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Velica scowled deeply. Never before had she been face to face with such idiotic marines. They all stood there, guns and swords drawn, preparing to kill everyone that stood behind Law and herself. The whole crew seemed on edge, but not a single one of them looked ready to attack. This confused the marines greatly, making the concern even greater for why Trafalgar Law had shown up on their docks. What made it even worse was the appearance of Velica herself, everyone knowing that she was part of the Warlord Doflamingo and his crew. So, why was she here before them now and with Trafalgar Law?
Law gave the woman a sideways glance with a small head motion toward the crate that was still on the deck of their sub. She knew this meant that he wanted her to go fetch it for him. She growled, the task would have been much easier had it not been for her damn restraints; the sea stone. Law started talking as Velica went and took hold of the crate. However, once she warped her arms around the large wooden box she felt a jolt of pain, anguish, and fear fly through her body. She let out a long gasp as the same feeling came back that she felt the moment she had placed her hand on the door in the sub.
She closed her eyes, her body shaking as she tried to regain its control once more as she'd be damned if Law or anyone else seen her in such a vulnerable state. It was then when she continued to try to lift the crate she realized that she was rendered useless with the necklace that Law so kindly placed around her neck in order to trick the marines into thinking that she really was his captive. She panted as she used what little strength the sea stone allowed her as she tried her damnedest to pick up that fucking heavy ass box! She could not pick it up let alone barely lift it up off the ground.
The necklace was just too much of a handicap for her, causing her to fall over the crate in exhaustion. She was rendered useless as a wounded horse, the only option to shoot as it was no longer capable of doing it's job. It was just when she started to catch her breath again did a large shadow overcast her smaller body. Lifting her head slightly as she turned to see what caused the sun to no longer fall upon her aching body she found Bepo standing behind her with almost a look of pity for the weakened woman.
"Captain needs that crate now, Velica." Bepo informed her. She gave a tired sigh as she pushed her body up off the box. She bent her knees, knowing that if she didn't bring this damn box to him not only would she seem like the captive she was trying to act like, but she would also seem extremely weak to the marine and that would in turn make her an easy target if they were to ever want her captured. She put her hands under the box and once again lifted with everything she had, but it still wasn't being lifted off the ground. Bepo stood there waiting and watching as the poor woman struggled before him.
Finally he sighed, giving into the miserable sight of her constant trouble with the box. Going to the other side, Bepo placed his paws underneath the box and lifted it as if it were nothing. Velica gasped, being thrown off balance by the action from Bepo as she stumbled to maintain her upright position. Bepo started walking forward, pushing the woman backwards with his strides as they finally arrived down on the dock, placing the box in front of Law and the marines.
Law's eyes swept their way over to Velica and caught sight of just how tired she seemed with the necklace in play. Her forehead was dripping with sweat, making her bangs cling to the side of her face. Her cheeks an unnatural rosy red which was caused from the stress she had put on her body and the heat that must have been trapped in that uniform. Law couldn't help but smirk as his eyes fell back upon the marines that stared shockingly at Velica. Placing his foot on the lid of the crate Law narrowed his eyes.
"Did you think I was lying when I told you I had capture The Girl Who Travels Through Time?" The marines looked to one another, small whispers filling the air. Law's smirk widened, knowing that it was only a matter of time now before this small piece of news was brought back to Doflamingo's own ears. The very thought make a wave of excitement flood the Dark Doctor's body.
Pushing his foot forward, he kicked the lid of the box off and having it fall to the side. The curious marines peaked inside, only wishing that instead they hadn't. There were screams of horror to the contents that rested inside the box. It was true, there really were 100 still beating pirate hearts inside that damned box. Thanks to Law's Ope Ope no Mi he was able to keep them beating until the moment that he was to hand them over the marines standing in front of them... it was then they would decide what to do with the hearts next.
Velica watched and listened as words were exchanged between Law and the others, finally coming to an agreement that he was to come inside and speak with their higher up. Law's smirk grew, knowing that he was getting one step closer to becoming a Warlord just as he wished.
"Everyone else return to the ship. I won't be long." Law informed everyone. Though they were hesitant to obey their captain's orders, they obeyed none the less. They all knew that Law could handle himself if anything were to happen, but Velica knew that since he presented the hearts, they would undoubtedly consider him a Warlord before the next three months were up. As everyone gathered back onto the ship, Velica watched as Law walked off with the marines as they escorted him inside the large base. Her eyes never left his body till the doors closed behind him, blocking anymore of his body from her sight.
Climbing back inside, Velica now had the tedious task of making her way down the stairs without falling on her weakened ass. She groaned as she had to take it slow as she finally reached the bottom of the steps, thankful she hadn't fallen and hurt not only herself but her pride as well. Hell, her pride was already damaged thanks to that bastard Law's orders for her to wear this damn necklace. She knew he was trying to help her, or at least that's what he said, to keep Doflamingo from becoming angered at her so called abandonment or betrayal or whatever the hell else you wanted to call it.
But still, Velica had her reasons for why she had left Doflamingo to join up with Law. And now with the doctor preparing to become a Warlord, becoming on the same level with Doflamingo, at least with the title of Warlord, things would soon become very interesting for her and the two men. But, at this current moment in time Velica was more concerned about getting this damn necklace off her neck. No matter how much she tugged or pulled at the damn thing it didn't budge and in all actuality it only made things worsen as what little energy she had remaining was slowly being drained from her body.
As if her mood wasn't already bad it turned worse once she placed her hands around the back clasp and felt a keyhole. Her blood boiled, knowing that the person who had the key to release her was currently busy with the marines. Velica's eyebrow twitched in annoyance. Who knows how long it was going to take that damn man to get out of that meeting and back to the ship. And she didn't even know if he would let her go imminently, Law was a sick bastard sometimes. She took a deep breath in through her nostrils as she tried her best to calm down. She knew she was defeated this time, Law had won.
She picked up her feet and, as best as she could, made her way to Law's quarters where she would wait for him on his bed till his return.
Dressrosa: Doflamingo's Outdoor Pool.
The Den Den Mushi had rung as Doflamingo sat outside on his large couch, watching as many of the women enjoyed the outdoor weather by taking a dive in the pool. Normally, Dofalmingo would be enjoying himself greatly, watching as all the pretty faces and different body types ran around half naked before him. But today was not the day of Doflamingo's happiness. Behind him was Baby 5 as she was forced to serve his drinks for the day, and today was not the day she should have been doing that. In a flash, Dofalmingo leapt from his couch, tipping it over the process along with the women that sat on it trying to swoon him into enjoying the day with them.
Needless to say that the women went flying backwards and Sugar, the smallest one of the couch, went skidding to a stop as she lost all her grapes as they flew from her basket. The large vein came forth from Doflamingo's forehead while the veins in his hands exposed themselves just as much. His whole body stiffened as the uncontrollable wave of anger rushed him.
"Say. That. Again." His tone was low deadly. Deadly enough to have the women that were seated on the couch scatter and rush inside to hide from their Young Master's unpredictable temper. Even Baby 5 became afraid when Doflamingo's body had become covered in so many veins that she too took a step back toward Trebol, afraid that the Young Master would lash out to anyone unfortunate enough to be in his way. The person on the other end seemed hesitant to answer Doflamingo now, knowing that he was indeed angered from the news. The Den Den Mushi snail started to sweat as there was a lump that was swallowed in its throat as it seemed to work up the courage to answer him once again.
"Y-Your subordinate, o-one of your o-officers was spotted, a-a prisoner of Tra-Trafalgar Law this m-morning Mr. Dofalmingo." The snail squeaked out, "A-A Sea Stone necklace was tightly a-attached to her neck, causing her to be u-unable to use her powers to escape her ca-capture... sir." Doflamingo stood there knowing full and well that it was Velica who was treated with such disrespect by the horrid and displeasing man. Doflamingo's hand twitched, activating his Devil Fruit which in turn caused the pillars that were surrounding the pool area to be sliced into pieces and come crashing down around the area.
The women in the pool screamed and scrambled from their impending doom. But then again it was their own dumbass fault for not fleeing earlier from the anger of their Young Master. Baby 5 watched in horror as Doflamingo's rage took control over his Devil Fruit, meaning that all compromise was now lost with the blonde man.
"Which direction were they last headed!" Oh dear God he was more than pissed. His voice echoed through the open yard, nearly blowing out the poor eardrums of the person on the other end of the line.
"N-N-N-Northeast sir!" The call was ended faster than anyone could register. Doflamingo's body twisted as he faced Baby 5 and Trebol, both seemed scared shitless. Suddenly, the large and angry scowl that was on Doflamingo's lips was replaced with a large and angry smile.
"You two are to hold down the fort while I'm gone." His chuckle made both of their hearts stop for a moment, afraid of what their Young Master had planned on doing. "At least until I have returned with our sweet little Velica." With that Doflamingo took to the sky faster than either party could blink. They barely caught site of their Master flying over the castle and headed in the same direction that was stated in which Law was headed. Baby 5 and Trebol both looked at each other for a split second, no words were needed for how each other of them felt; absolutely scared beyond shitless.