Nami had warned everyone, they would reach the island within 3 hours. And the excitement was already visible.

Nami wanted to shop, Sanji had a huge list of groceries that he had to buy and Chopper due to unexpected circumstances needed medicines, ointments and bandages.

No one spoke, but they all were relieved by the fact that nothing have interrupted their journey.

In their current situation, the last thing they need was a confrontation with the Navy or with another pirate crew.

But despite it was being a great morning so far, everyone noticed the tattoos in Law's hands and although no one comment about it, they realized that those tattoos were different from the ones that Law had in his hands.

The 'DEATH' tattoo on his fingers and that strange black symbol on the top of Law's hand aren't there, in their place there was Doflamingo's symbol - the smile with an eye patch.

But saying that no one said a thing, is not at all true.

Because when Law woke up, Luffy was at his side and when he notice the difference could not help himself - but what was said in that room had not left there and because of that no one knew what happened there.

~~~~ Morning - Men's Room ~~~~

Luffy didn't know what had happened, when he went to sleep he found Law in one of the beds, sleeping. He found it strange, because how could someone miss dinner ?!

But Chopper said that Law needed to rest and he should not be awakened and because of that Luffy stay quiet only eating Law's food.

Law was sleeping and would no eat it - and waste food is something intolerable as Sanji says.

Simple as that, he eat again, lay down and stood there watching Law.

Luffy noticed that Law was increasingly becoming more like Torao, with heavier dark circles under his eyes and beardless, but otherwise it was pretty much the same.

He looked and looked in the expectation that the Torao he knew would wake up in place of that strange young man.

Luffy wasn't afraid to admit that he missed Law.

That he wanted to see him again, to hear him again - and without realizing he also fall asleep.

When he woke up, Luffy noticed that he had shared a bed with Law, involving him on his arms - he didn't say anything, but he was grateful that his nakamas didn't disturbed him.

With a carefulness so unusual for him, Luffy stood up, but before he left he noticed something different in Torao's hands.

That wasn't the tattoo that was supposed to be there.

It was wrong.

Luffy took Law's hands and stared at the symbol tattooed there, and in his fury with Mingo's mark he saw there, he held the Law's hand tighter than he means and it turned out to wake him up.

"Who are you?"

Huge eyes and stared at Luffy, not seeing Torao in them, Luffy dropped the hand he was holding.

"This is not my room." Law said looking around ignoring Luffy completely.

"What this is about? What do you want?"

"I don't want anything." Luffy said.

"Everyone wants something. And maybe I can give you what you want ...".

"I said I don't want anything ...".

"You want weapons? Drugs? Slaves? Maybe you wanted a companion for the night."

Law said that approaching Luffy that noticed something odd about Law's behavior and pushed him away with a little more force than necessary.

Law was not expecting it and fell back on the bed; his posture from that moment on was totally different.

"Okay ... so let's get to what matters ..." Law stood and Luffy realized that Law had grown; he finally seemed to have the correct height. "... You better tell me where I am and how did I get here."

"You are my ally."

And that angered deeply Law, there was nothing he hated more in this world than lies and sadly to Luffy, Law didn't remember him, then what Luffy said was just a huge lie to Law.

"Don't lie to me!"

And Luffy quickly realized that Law would create a 'ROOM' and went into action. He knew that Law was not to blame, but he also knew that the Law's powers were too dangerous for him to do nothing.

And then as soon as he saw Law move his hand, he reached out and grabbed both hands.

"Stop it, Torao!"

"Take your hands off me! Don't you know who I am? I'm the third Cora..."

Before Law could finish Luffy looked at him, his eyes showing a serious look so unnatural and his face and aura left no margin for discussion.

"You don't remember and don't know who I am. For if you knew you would know that I am your ally, your nakama and most importantly ... you don't stand a chance against me in a fight."

Law didn't seem intimidated by Luffy; he actually smiled and pedantically replied.

"You got some nerve to think that you are able to intimidate me. Daily I have to deal with someone much more powerful than you. If he knows you dare touch me, your death will be the slowest and painfu ...".

"Are you talking about Mingo? I've put him down, and with your help I might add."

And that have affected Law, who sat on the bed to process information.

"Lies ..." Law said to himself, but soon recovered and looked at Luffy with a serious look. "Try me. Convince me."

Luffy smiled. "There is no need. Just follow me." And with that he dragged Law out of the room.

They didn't go very far, Luffy came out screaming dragging Law from side to side and showed him their wanted posters, where Law could see his older version.

He showed the newspaper's news about their alliance and finally showed Law the newspaper talking about the fall of the Dressrosa's King - the fall of Doflamingo.

Someone who reigned for 20 years in the underworld.

Someone who Law at the age of 17 thought to be untouchable and unreachable by someone who was out of his circle of trust.

He was sent to the future?

Does that mean that his sacrifices were worth it?

He finally got his revenge?

Law couldn't hear Luffy anymore; he grabbed the newspaper as if his life depended on it.

He didn't notice, but Luffy who was beside him have – from Law's eyes silent tears began to fall.

Luffy didn't said anything, there is no need to, he knew what that meant, he had seen in Dressrosa how Doflamingo had hurt Law and he also knew that Law needed a moment for himself.

So he smiled and said to Law that if he need he only have to call for him and he would be there for him.

~~~~ FLASHBACK – BEPO ~~~~

Bepo didn't want to admit it, but he was scared to death.

The monster had made him stay in the room while he choked Law - that monster made him see the strange things he did to his friend.

And when the monster ended, he came to talk to him.

"This is your fault, you know that, right?"

Bepo couldn't speak, but he still had the strength to show his teeth and say to that monster that he was the predator there.

But the monster just smiled at him and turned his attention to Law who appeared to be in a kind of trance, awake, but at the same time not really awake.

"Of course it's your fault. If you didn't exist Law would have done his duties, if you didn't exist Law would always see me as his only companion, if you didn't exist Law would not have attack me in your defense and I wouldn't have done what I did ... ".

Bepo couldn't believe in that monster.

"... See how you are guilty of all his suffering ... Law ... Law wake up ... I haven't finished with you ...".

Bepo could see that the monster would not stop.

Why?

That he never knew, but it was obvious that the monster was waiting for something from him and if he didn't give it to him Law would pay for it.

But what he wanted?

"... Sorry..."

The monster smiled at him while caressing Law.

"Can you see how it would be better for Law if you didn't exist."

"I'm sorry..."

"I didn't hear." The monster said, smiling.

"I'm sorry for existing."

"Now we are talking. See how it was easy? Telling the truth is never difficult."

And the monster stood up opening the door.

"Go away."

And Bepo hesitated; if he goes Law will stay there alone with that monster.

But if he doesn't the monster would continue to do whatever he wanted to Law.

It was a no win situation.

"It will be better for Law if you leave ... but if you need more reasons, I can give you many more."

And to see the Monster's eyes on Law Bepo ran as far away as possible from that place.

~~~~ Present - Heart Pirates ~~~~

"Where are they?" Penguin said worried.

"They should be coming ..."

"But we're here for an entire day and nothing from them! Bepo! Any news?"

Bepo came ran carrying shopping bags with him, with him was Jean Bart. Amid the rush he stumbled and fell.

"... sorry..."

"Relax dude! So... got any news?"

"Yes. Bonney's been on this island for three days and left just one day before we arrive. If we are fast we can reach her."

"That's it? That's all of it?"

"Yes."

"What the hell!"

"Sorry."

"Stop with the apologies!" Sachi and Penguim said at the same time.

And Bepo only lowered his head and sat down. Sachi and Penguin took the groceries from the floor and Penguin before taking everything into the submarine stopped and pat Bepo's head, trying to cheer him up.

"Hey ... He'll be fine. This is not your fault."

But Bepo still worried; maybe Law would be better if the task of searching for information had not been given to him.

But before Bepo could continue with his depression a scream called his attention.

"OIE! Oieee! BEPOOOO!"

It was the Straw hat, together with him were the Pirate Hunter and Black Leg - and a little further behind was their captain.

Ignoring Luffy and he ran toward Law and hugged him.

And to the surprise of the other three that was with Law - Law returned the hug.