CH 7

A/n: this chapter is about Law alone. I didn't write the full story on the previous chapter because I don't want to mix them. And sorry that I can't get the timeline right. Well, here you go. After I checked, yup, I did messed up with the timeline.

3 years ago…

"Law! Eat this, quick!" Rocinante shoved the devil fruit he just stole into Law's mouth. The boy has no time left! He had no another way but to feed Law with Ope Ope no Mi. Finally the boy gulped it down. However, for some reasons Law still hadn't awaken from faint and it scared the older blonde.

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Rocinante started to felt unease. Slowly he reached his hand towards the unconscious boy. "Law?" But as soon as he touched the boy…

"Blergh! It's nasty!" Rocinante was shocked. Law suddenly awaken and try to sit up.

"Huh?" He turned towards Rocinante. Huh? This nasty taste…and Cora-san is in front of me…Law was confused. It was only a few days after the funeral of Pirate King a.k.a Mugiwara-ya. Suddenly a realization hit him. He looked at his own hand.

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"Shit! Did I just time travelled?!" Law screamed as his turned green. Shit, shit, shit! This is crazy! He looked again at Rocinante. He looked again, and again. Until his eyes started to get crystallized.

"Um…Law? Hello?" The confused Rocinante waved his hand for attention. What's with that 'time travel' though? And for some reasons, the way Law talked had changed completely. How to say? It's like a 50 years old man? Suddenly his body teleported and fall onto the boy's hug. "Eh?"

"CORA-SANNNNNNNNN! YOU'RE ALIVE" Law screamed in agony. Cora-san is still alive! Cora-san is still alive! Rocinante in his hug was dumbfounded. What the hell was going on here? What's wrong with Law?! Of course he's alive! And how did he flew, no, teleported towards Law just now?

"Um…Law? What's wrong with you?" Rocinante asked. First he needed to console the boy from crying. There must be something that made him crying. Thanks to his effort, finally Law started to calm down. Both of the sighed.

"Sorry Cora-san, it's just that I haven't see for a long time. More like for 37 years already," said Law, wiping his tears. Rocinante was shocked. Eh? "Well, I hate to leave you without explanation like this but we need to get out from here fast. Vergo is coming to kill us!"

There's no word can describe how confused Rocinante now. First, Law said they didn't see each other for thirty…anyway, it's such a long time since they met! And now, he said Vergo will come?! How did he knew Vergo?! Law never seen Vergo! Unless…Suddenly, he remembered something.

"Law! We need to inform marine about information that I got! They are waiting for me!" said Rocinante. But Law suddenly pulled his hand.

"You can't! Vergo is infiltrating marine now as spy and anything you give them he will get it and Doflamingo will know whatever you plan is!" Law screams and continue pulling Rocinante's hand. Rocinante is shocked. What? Vergo is in marine?! How did Law knew that?!

"Come on, Cora-san! Forget Dressrosa already! Somebody will save it in another 13 years! Let's just go already!" Rocinante was conflicted. He want to save that country but if Law is telling the truth, his efforts is futile! But will they really being saved in another 13 years? He also wanted Law to explain everything but time was running short. He had no choice but to follow Law.

As soon as they reached to nearby beach, they found a small boat but it was located far from water and it will take a lot of time to move it. Luckily, Law saw a big pebbles in the sea water, big enough for him to see it as it is visible and only half sink. Perfect! Again, Law pulled Rocinante and both of them were aboard into the boat. Rocinante was confused again. Why they didn't push the boat but aboard instead? The answer was shocking.

"Shambles!"

And just like how he teleported just now, the whole boat teleported and fall onto the sea. The water splashed from the impact. Rocinante's jaw dropped. So it's really Ope Ope no Mi's power! But Law just ate it so how did he managed to figure out about how his power works?

"Now Cora-san, let's get out of here!" said Law and Rocinante nodded.

They finally have set sailed far enough from Minion Island and both of them sighed in relieved. As for Rocinante, everything happened too fast that he can even catch on about the situation they were in. He then looked at Law. He felt like Law wanted to tell him something and now that they have completely loosed Vergo, it was a perfect opportunity.

"Um…Law, you can start now. Explanation I mean," said Rocinante. Law nodded and sighed.

"Cora-san…I came from 37 years in the future," Law started. "And now I'm stuck inside my 13 years old body." Suddenly, Law covered his ears. For what?

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Rocinante's jaw dropped. "WHATTTTTTTT?!" Law's guess was true after all. This stupid Cora-san will definitely scream in shock. Luckily it only took a few seconds for him to stop screaming.

"Wha…what?! Then I am probably an elder that time!" said Rocinante again.

"No, you don't," said Law.

"Huh, why?" Rocinante asks in panic.

"Because today, you should have died."

Rocinante widened his eyes. Die?! Him?! But wait, if he really died and this Law was from future, then Law knowing Vergo will make sense, since it seemed like he's the one who will kill him if he know about Rocinante's plan.

"By Doflamingo."

It's not Vergo who killed him but Doffy?!

"He said you betrayed him and he shoot you to death. And that time, you've already critical after a lot of beatings from Vergo." Rocinante gulped but suddenly Law's tone changed. "Do you know how sad Sengoku was when you died, even though I hate him?! Who said Doflamingo won't shoot you just because you're his blood brother?! He treasures his family but he never tolerate traitor! Are you an idiot?!"

Rocinante was speechless. But he was glad that Law had returned to the past or he will still dead. No wonder Law had already knew how to handle Ope Ope no Mi. It was really cool to be able teleporting things like that. Law will be a great doctor in future, or he had already have?

"Cora-san, let's stock up at the next island. I also need an Eternal Pose to Water 7," Law suddenly suggested. "By the way, how much Beris do you have?"

"Huh? I have none," Rocinante answered, making the boy fall forwards.

"What?! How did we travelled this far without money?!" Law screamed in anger. Think it back, they never eat in restaurant during the journey. He sighed. "Cora-san, you better pray that next island is an inhabitant one so that we can stock up as many as we want for free and we might as well build bigger boat." Rocinante cried as he nodded in agreement. Being broke sucks.

"If we have new boat, I want a boat that will never break during the storm. I also want a kitchen in case we need to cook, oh! And bedroom too!" Rocinante chirped as they walk through the jungle. Law sweated. Such dream. If it has something grand like that then it will be no longer a boat but a ship!

"A boat is enough for now, Cora-san. Plus, I planned to get a submarine like I did in my previous life. It can submerges into water so enemy won't be able to detect us and plus, I can have a big infirmary too. And we can have a lot of crews living inside. But since we don't have money, we need to collect a lot of them before we reach to Water 7. So for now, we need a boat big enough to carry stocks and treasure if we found them," said Law. Rocinante was only 'ohhh' in excitement. Ah…he's worried. Now that he finally saved Rocinante from being murdered, he's now paranoid of letting the blonde ex - marine go. Especially the too excited Cora-san mean nothing but trouble.

"Treasure hunting, huh? You sound like a pirate now, Law!" Rocinante chirps, can't wait for the expedition with Law into the jungle.

"That's because I am a pirate, Cora-san…" said Law again, exhausted with the overexcited blonde. Mugiwara-ya is worse, Mugiwara-ya is worse…

And thus, their expedition started.

"Law, how's your crew looks like?"

"Hm? My crew? What's with the sudden?" Law asked upon being questioned by Rocinante.

"Well…you see…I'm happy that you managed to get a friend in the future! Since I'm already safe for now I can finally meet them! Ah, I can't wait!" Rocinante chirps in excitement. Oh God…However, Law himself wasn't sure whether Bepo, Penguin or Sachi will join him again in the future. Will they remember him? Or not. Deep in his heart, he hoped that at least those three will rejoin him again. Especially Bepo. In the end, he never know how old that mink was. Was he born already? If he did, will he remember Law?

"Hya! Finally we had reached Water 7! I wonder if our treasures can afford a submarine!" Rocinante cheered in excitement as he stretched his hands.

It's been a year since Law and Rocinante set sailed away from Minion Island. No matter how much energy they consumed, their new boat can only took them several distances per day. At least, they can avoid wasting money on foods and they managed to get their submarine fund from the treasure they collected during the journey.

"Carpenters here are the best in the world! Maybe they can make a submarine for you!" said Rocinante again. Since they escaped from Vergo, Rocinante was talking non-stop. It was a good thing that he's cheerful but it had become annoying. Oh well, 'Cora-san is the best when he is himself – Trafalgar D. Water Law'. He hoped that this moment will continue. Just imagine if Rocinante meets Luffy. Very amusing no, very annoying.

Speaking of Water 7, wasn't one of Luffy's crew lived here before he joined Strawhat Pirates? Oh yes, it's Franky-ya, wasn't it? Law wonder if Franky will remember him. However, it's more important to get a submarine first. So, both Law and Rocinante headed to the Galley-La, the best carpenter company in the world.

"A submarine? Wow, I can say that it's really unusual. Are you a pirate?"

"No, at least not yet. But if possible, I want a submarine that functions as mini hospital since my friends are all the reckless bunch of idiot. Even their doctor is one. Don't ask me. I don't even know how they find one. Or what requirement did they used to recruit people," said Law, hoping that the carpenters won't ask too much information about a crew which possibly not even exist yet.

"But well, you know…this is the first time a client requesting for a submarine. Might as well ask the Mayor first. But he is a busy man. You should go to his office but I doubt he will have time for you."

Just by hearing that made them sit in annoyed at nearby café. After a year being penniless, they finally being able to enjoy a cup of cappuccino at the café yet it still wasn't able to ease the annoyance in Law's heart. How was seeing a mayor for an official matter had becoming this hard? And plus, according to the workers, their boss was a genius airhead who always disappeared somewhere when he liked it especially during an important business where he need to attend. What the hell was this? Was he really a mayor?

Suddenly Law realized that Rocinante was grinning. That grin was definitely as annoying as Mugiwara-ya. He definitely had something weird in his mind again.

"What?" the 14 years old suspiciously asked.

"Nothing."

"Okay." And he continued sipping the coffee. Law was trying to plan their next action and now that Cora-san had shut his mouth, he finally can think at peace. And it supposed to be a beautiful lunch hour, until…

"Torao-bro! Fancy seeing you here!"

Bruh! Law spurted the coffee in shocked. That voice! Law started to sweat and slowly, he turned around and to his dismay, it's really Franky who just called for him while Rocinante was obviously confused.

"Your crew?" Rocinante asked curiously but Law just screamed irritated, "No!"

"That's cold, bro! I heard you came here to make a submarine and that's how you greet me? I'm suuuper sad!" Franky grin in excitement.

"How do you know that?" Rocinante asked.

"Easy! The whole Galey-La is talking about it! Don't worry! Baka-burg and I will handle it! But I need the list of medical equipment that you need to insert into the submarine. Can you do it?" Both Rocinante and Law himself were gleeful and Law finally smiled.

"Yes, I can do that."

"I'm glad that you met a lot of good people after I had gone," Rocinante smiled, his heart was overjoyed. His Law having friends was something he never thought even in 1000 years. They must a really good guy if they can make Law opened up like that.

"What are you saying, Cora-san? From now on, you can meet them. Though I prefer that you not. Those guys are nothing but a bunch of trouble. If possible I want to avoid them within 1000km," said Law, sweating. They finally got their submarine and had departed from Water 7. Franky said that he won't move yet since he still have unfinished business there. And so, Heart Pirate was officially opened for business and their adventure continued.

"Haha, that's quite harsh for you to say," said Rocinante.

"You can say that because you don't know what I've gone through. He is like a magnet for all sort of trouble and had become a yonkou in less than 3 years. He acted like a toddler though he was 19 that time. And I made a grave mistake allying with him since I can no longer escape from him. Even now."

Rocinante was impressed. So Law's ally was not an ordinary pirate. To be a yonkou on such period of time…Maybe they were the one who will defeat Doflamingo. However, despite on how much complains that Law was blabbering about Luffy, Rocinante can't help but smiling gently. He only knew this boy for 3 years and suddenly, he became mature for sudden. It was sad but if Law hadn't come back from future, they will never set sail together like this.

"I wonder, what is he doing right now?" Rocinante asked as he looked at the blue sky. He wished to visit Sky Island someday.

Law was silent. He also looked at the sky.

"Maybe he's bugging his brothers for some meats."

Sorry that I'm late. This is really hard since it took me a few months to get into Timeline. And yes, I still doesn't know when the Water 7 flashback happened. So I just go ahead and put Law and Luffy's timeline. So next chapter, we will return to Zoro vs Kuina.