It had been weeks since I parted from the crew, but I couldn't find Hawkins, nor the old man. I was hoping that maybe I could find them before Sabaody, but it seemed that luck wasn't on my side; most likely because I had some encounters with the marines. I swear they were everywhere and what else could I do besides fighting? I tried to cover myself and lay low, but someone always recognised me, however fortunately I hadn't met with a higher ranked marine. Because of my fights against the government, my bounty had raised a little and the others weren't happy when they saw my wanted poster.

Although we didn't speak every day, they kept me updated; Marco about the crew and my brothers about the deeper part. Shanks had already visited them. My brothers introduced themselves formally and even mentioned me. They told me that Shanks wants to meet the girl who „made Marco shaking his feathers". Of course after the red-haired captain said that the phoenix kick him off of the ship. As they told me that, I could hear the snickering and cursing, coming from Marco.

I missed them dearly, but I had other things to do, so I focused on them. However as I said, it wasn't a success. Slowly, but surely I made my way toward Sabaody and I couldn't help but be excited about it, because hey, I'd meet with Law and the Straw-hats.

I decided to check-in before I reach the island, so I called the others.

„Sis'? Is that you, right? Are you okay? Is something wrong?"

„Yes, it's me, yes I'm okay and no, there is nothing wrong" I answered at Lucas' questions.

„Good to hear. Why is the sudden call?" came the calmer voice of Matt.

„I am close to Sabaody" was my reply and I could tell from the mushi's expression that they know what I meant.

„Oh, I see. Be careful and do what you have to do" I was sure that some of the crew were there, that's why they didn't tell me anything else.

„Got it."

„Marco is coming and I think he wants to speak with you" smirked the snail and I rolled my eyes.

„Yeah, yeah" I mumbled, a light blush on my face.

„Hello, Cat, yoi" I heard Marco's voice.

„Hello, Marco" I greeted him. „How things are going?"

„The same as always. Thatch's annoying…"

„HEY!" came the 4th commander voice.

„Pops doing well and they are missing you, yoi."

„Awww! I miss them too!"

„That's all?"

„Come on, Marco, you know I miss you too" I giggled.

„Marco you needy bastard!" screamed Thatch girlishly at the background.

„Wait for a moment, yoi" was what I heard before Thatch's let out a more painful scream calling after Pops. „I am back."

„Poor Thatch" I grinned and I saw the mushi was doing the same. „You know you are hot when you're like this, don't you?"

„Oh? Why is that you never say something like that when you are right in front of me?"

„You know why not. I am still mad about the night before I left" I pouted.

„Don't worry, I'll make it up to you, yoi."

„No! You don't have to!"

„But I intend to" the smirk never left the snail's mouth. „CRASH!"

„What was that?" I asked.

„For Roger's beard!" cursed Marco. „Sorry Cat, I'd like to discuss further the time when you'll be back, but those idiots causing trouble, yoi."

„Go commander" I smiled.

„Take care."

„I'll and you too."

„Farewell, kitten."

„Bye, birdie" that was the last phone call we made before things turned crazy.

After a few days, finally the island came into my view. I could see the mangrove trees from the distant, creating a nice looking island. Well, it would be a nice island, if I didn't know the upcoming events on that area. The rising bubbles looked like gems as they reflected the sun's rays.

I was thinking about where I should land. I wasn't sure about the exact place, but I knew one thing: I was sure as hell I wouldn't want to land around the 60-69 area. I wasn't that crazy.

I was considering to meet with the Straw-hats, but I was more interested in Law, so I decided against the 41th grove. Yeah, I know, I needed to go to find Hawkins, but damn… I could find him after Law. I wanted to look around on the island, so I made up my mind and landed in the tourist area. Of course hidden between the trees, because I didn't want to draw attention landing right in front of the people.

After I made sure nobody saw my landing, I walked out and a huge smile made its way onto my face. All around me were smiling people, enjoying their current task. I chuckled a little, thinking about the change in their mood in the near future. Okay, I was a little sadistic.

I wondered around the area, looking at the stands in awe and how the others carried their stuff in bubbles. I wanted to carry a bubble too, but I didn't want to buy anything, so with a shrug I walked aimlessly.

I thought maybe I should introduce myself to Shakky-san, but I didn't want to interrupt her bonding time with the Strawhat-crew. I made my way toward Grove 21 knowing my old friend and hopefully a new one were there. As I was walking there I tried to think for who I should cheer: for the „Mad Monk" Urouge or my masked friend. I shrugged, knowing I would cheer for Killer anyway. I was humming a song from my old world when I heard the sounds of the fight. I grinned excitedly and throwing my calm demeanour away, run to the fight.

I can't describe how excited I was. There were the monk, Killer and the one I wanted to meet: Law. God, if I wouldn't be in love with Marco, I am sure that I would already clung onto him, but I tried to calm down my inner fangirl. The way he was sitting; the crossed fingers, how the spotted, fluffy hat's shadow was covering his eyes, the yellow-black hoodie, his Kikoku on his right side… Damn, was he hot. I felt like a little kid, but hey! He was Trafalgar D. Water Law, can't blame me!

And of course there were Bepo, Shachi and Penguin and some others from the crew, but Bepo was the cutest. I vowed to glomp at him if I had the chance.

I saw Killer jumping away from Urouge and couldn't help but giggle.

„Killer! I know you can do this better!" I yelled. „Sorry Urouge-san!"

At my voice, Killer's mask turned toward me, not to mention the other two Supernovas.

„Cathleen, what are you doing here?" asked the first-mate dodging another blow.

„Well, you know… I missed ya" I chirped grinning like an idiot.

„Liar" was his answer.

„Killer, you wound me" I sighed dramatically. „But to show you how nice I am, I'll watch your fight, however prepare for interruption!" I told him and stood beside Law. „I hope this spot is not taken, Mr. Trafalgar."

„Of course not, Miss Wild" smirked the doctor.

„Oh, what an honour that the Surgeon of Death knows my name!"

„You are a high bounty, Miss Wild. And where is the phoenix?" asked Law.

„Why?"

„You have another nickname beside the 'Hell's cat'. And it's really popular amongst the female population."

„What are you talking about?" I frowned.

„The other one is 'the Phoenix's lady'" at that I felt myself blushing madly.

„Wh-what? N-no! It's not true! You just made it up!" I protested.

„Do you think I would come up with it? I have better things to do" Law was amused by my reaction, but I couldn't help. If he told me the truth….

„But why?"

„Because your relationship with Marco-ya is well known."

„How?"

„If you kiss him in front of the Marines, expect that."

„Shit" I said, still blushing. I bet he knew about that and still didn't say a word. „Damn him" I muttered.

„So, what are you doing without him?"

„I wanted to see Killer!"

„You are bad at lying" turned to me Law.

„Really? Maybe you can read in the people too well, Mr. Trafalgar. Is it coming with you being a doctor?"

„I hope so. Will you answer for my question?"

„Sorry, hottie, not this time" I smirked and he returned it.

„My…how playful."

„Only with the people who I trust" I answered calmly and his eyes widened.

„You don't know me."

I didn't answer, leaving Law in confusion. I knew I only had the upper hand because I knew about his past, but it was still funny playing with him like that, however his past saddened me. As I looked at him, I saw something weird beside him: it was tall and had a human shape, but oddly, its colour was green. I tried to focus on it, but when it sensed I noticed it, the thing disappeared. I frowned, but shrugged it off thinking it wasn't important, however my attention went back to Law. He was still looking at me with his calculating and untrusting eyes. I haven't thought about my next action, just did it. I stepped in front of him, crunch down to his level and after I pushed back his hat a little and looked into his shocked eyes.

„I do. And don't worry, everything will be all right, just keep going with your plan, okay? You are strong and you can make it" I whispered to him. Maybe I screw up, I didn't care. I wanted to do it.

„Who are you?" he asked in bewilderment.

„Consider me as your friend and ally" I smiled lightly and stood up, meeting with his crew members' shocked faces.

I shrugged it off and stood beside Law again, my attention back to the fight. As always, Killer never seemed to disappoint me with his quick movements. I nearly couldn't follow and secretly, I was jealous of his flexibility.

The moment where Urouge and Killer prepared for a big blow came, only to be stopped by Drake. I was amazed by his chin and couldn't help but giggle, however he might heard it, because he shot me a dirty glare. I quickly did a mock marine salute, adding more to his anger.

„It was such a good part, too…" spoke up Law, shadow hiding his eyes. „Drake-ya? How many people have you killed?"

I admit…I nearly lost it. I think everyone could see the heart in my eye and the deep blush on my face.

„Cool…" I whispered in awe and the way Law's smirk grew, I knew he heard it.

„None of your business, pirate" growled Drake arrogantly and in an instant my claws were about to cut his throat open.

„Such a rude tone you used to such a nice man…Tch-tch…Law just asked you a question and you react like that…" I chimed Drake sickeningly sweet. „But in case if you forget…you are a pirate too" I informed him, drawing a little blood from him.

The Drake pirates drew their weapons out, however their captain motioned not to do it.

„You are not in his crew. Why the reaction?" asked the reptile.

„Wouldn't you want to know?" I smirked and stepped back, making my way toward Killer as he stood not too far away, not noticing the dangerous grin on a certain doctor's face.

I know, I know. I made a huge time-gap in the story and I am really sorry for that. Life had been harsh and I couldn't find the time to write and I don't promise anything about when will I upload the next chapter. I only can say that I will try to upload sooner than a year :D I think I lost my muse to write, but the past events in life gave me the much needed push and of course your support. I can't believe how many notifications I got from you guys, when you followed or favourited either the story or me, so thank you... Really.

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