Here we go

The next chapter

I think it is time soon.

Right?

A cloud of smoke was added to the foggy air of the tent. Beads and curtains dangled from above. The scent of herbs also filled the air. The red-haired woman was silently smoking while gazing upon some cards picturing angels. She drew a card from the deck in front of her and turned it. A smile pulled on her lips. Just at that moment, the entrance of the tent was pulled open.

"Well, look who has decided to visit!" the woman grinned.

The fortuneteller stood and welcomed her visitor.

"Greetings Kathy. It's been a while." Sally laughed.

The two women embraced each other like old friends.

"It certainly has. And look how busy you have been." Kathy stroked Sally bump.

"Yeah." she smiled.

She looks past Sally at Law who had just stepped inside the tent.

"Is he...?" Kathy pointed at him.

"What?! Oh no, no. He's just a friend." Sally insisted.

"Well, what a shame because he's quite a looker." she whispered to her.

"That's why we are here. He needs a woman by his side." Sally explained.

"Does he now?" Kathy raised an eyebrow.

"Yes." a nod.

"Apparently." Law sighed.

"Well, I'm gonna go so you please help him okay?" Sally headed for the entrance.

"I'll do what I can." she lazily waved after her.

Sally leaves the tent. Kathy looks at Law. She take a deep slow breath off her pipe and blows the smoke into the air and smiles.

"My my, you got yourself into quite a hairy situation. Care for a drink?" she grinned.

Law exhaled a lot of air and leaned back against the support beam of the tent.

"Judging from that sigh I'm not going to bother helping you finding a woman."

"I'm not interested in this rubbish anyway."

"I can see that. The notorious Trafalgar Law has no interest in women. However, he has the company of one. Including one that is pregnant." Kathy twirled her pipe in her hand.

Law exchanges a look with her.

"Enlighten me." she placed a cup of tea in front of him.

"My crew rescued her."

"Sally is strong and doesn't need rescuing."

"She was suffering from a fever."

"I see."

Kathy observes him again.

"May I ask why she is still with your crew? She certainly didn't look feverish." she wondered.

"She wants to bare her child in our care."

She looks at him again. She starts to laugh.

"This is interesting. But something's still bothering me. She isn't just a friend to you am I right?" she raised an eyebrow.

"Why would you say that?"

"It's obvious by the way you looked at her. You have feelings for her."

"I don't."

"Well, it has to be something. Your protecting instinct are sky high around her. But of course I don't know how it normally is."

"Are you a devil fruit user?"

Kathy grins.

"I can see people's feelings as a light around them. I'm often seeked out to help with relationship problems."

She takes a drink and sees Sally peek into the tent.

"You should get back to her." she advised him.

"Yeah. Thanks for the tea." he stood.

"My pleasure. Oh, and Law."

He looks at her.

"Good luck." she winked.

He couldn't help but smile to himself. He walks towards the entrance where Sally was eagerly waiting for him.

"And? How did it go? Did she tell you who your woman should be?" she asked with a giddy smile.

"Let's go back." he said while walking past her.

Sally looks back and forth and Kathy walks up to her.

"What happened?" Sally looked at Kathy with a confused glance.

"He already has a woman in his heart. There is no need to get him another." Kathy shrugged.

"Really? Why didn't he say so? Did you find out who it was?" she asked excitedly.

"No. But stay by his side." she looked down at her.

Sally looks up at Kathy who blows smoke ring into the air. The tall redhead patted the blonde on her head.

"It will do you good." Kathy advised her.

"Sure." she smiled.

Kathy crosses her arms and sighs.

"What is it?" Sally asked.

"You gave me quite a strange guy."

"Is it another, the guy likes her and she doesn't know, scenario?" Sally giggled.

"It's a bit more complicated. But if that woman breaks through to him there will be nothing that can break them. I just hope she will realise that." Kathy explained.

"Well then I hope so, too. I wonder who she is." Sally wondered.

"Just be yourself." Kathy smiled.

"I always am." she blushed and smiled.

Law was waiting a few steps ahead, while Sally said her farewells to her old friend. They walked quietly together but neither of them dared to disturb the silence. Soon they arrive at the submarine. The others were already waiting and they set off as soon as the two came aboard. Before she headed to her room, Sally glanced over to the captain. She felt her cheeks become very warm and she retreated to her cabine.

Good thing I learned everything there is to know about pregnancies and birth.

I'm well prepared ;)

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