The Richmaster And one more chapter, I hope you like this one, and we will see how Law is going to make it out of Doflamingo's grasp, I'm glad you enjoying this fic, till next chapter!
silverfire113 Doflamingo is really manipulative, but I also like to write his side, the guy is sick in the head, I like to believe that he doesn't think he is wrong or evil, that it is his right – and that make him even more scary. Thanks for the comments!
sarge1130 This chapter won't have all the answers, but I like to think it is good to know a little more about the situation of everyone involved – but soon really soon the things will start to move. Thanks for you reviews! Till next chapter!
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A submarine, he could barely contain his joy.
"Fufufufu ... I see you're really happy with your present."
"Who told you so?"
"You."
And Law looked coldly at Doflamingo, who still smiling while approaching him.
"It's the eyes ... people smile with their eyes, my boy. And your eyes tell me many things."
After hearing this Law felt goosebumps in his stomach, he knew he could be cold and distant and he did his best to be as impassive as possible, he has emotionless because he wanted to be, trained himself to be, and it was because of one sole purpose - irritate Doflamingo.
He never let it show how he really felt about any situation, at least that's what he believed.
He couldn't give himself the luxury to show on his face what is on his mind, not when he wanted to stab the warlord in the back.
However, Doflamingo always seemed to be one step ahead, and continued to surround Law.
"Why the surprise?"
And Law's lack of reaction was enough to Doflamingo understand that the boy was still processing the fact that he was suspecting something.
"Nothing to say? Humph ... as I said it's the eyes."
Law didn't know, but seeing he frantically looking around the room, with his pupils retrating, while trying to hide his emotions was a damn good entertainment to Doflamingo and so he continued to intimidate Law and put him against the wall.
Doflamingo know what to do to crack Law's composure, so he stood behind him, putting his hands on Law's shoulder and whispered into his ear.
"You think I don't know that on the first chance you'll try to run away?"
Doflamingo stepped back in time to see Law swallow dry, take a deep breath and raise his head to look right into his eyes.
Upon seeing this, Doflamingo couldn't find words to describe how he loved that boy, so much power, so much resilience. Any other would have broken long ago, but not his Law, his Law is strong, but still so fragile, he just need one hand to snap his neck like a twig, maybe squeeze his neck till he cry and piss himself, or crush his head, maybe he could be a little more aggressive and he would certainly puncture something inside the boy - oh the possibilities - but then he would always remembers, he need Law, not only because of the Ope Ope no Mi, but because Law is his first toy that didn't broke over the years, his best and favorite.
How could he allow Law to go, if Law escape his grasp another would certainly take the boy for themselves - Law is a rare commodity. Too valuable to not be his...
"If you think I will try to run away, why did you gave to me a mean to escape?"
That question stopped Doflamingo's thoughts and he was silent for a moment. He walked to the door, the same one he physically and psychologically locked Law for years, opened it and turned to face Law, finally remembering the reason why he did what he did.
"To see you squirm with the possibilities, knowing that the key to the door of your freedom is literally in your hands, but at the same time knowing that if you open it I'll be outside waiting for you ... Fufufufu ... see you at dinner."
And the moment Doflamingo closed the door, Law's posture was gone, he sunk on the ground and only doubts hung on his head.
~~~~ STRAW HAT PIRATES & HEART PIRATES ~~~~
"Wait, Wait ... did I heard it wrong? He, fled? How?" Usopp asked.
"With the submarine... got in and got out, simple as that." Bepo said.
They looked Law but he only shrugged clearly implying that he had no idea how. But Penguim and Sachi's expressions were showing that there is more than what Bepo was saying.
And it gave Robin more reason to suspect, it didn't make sense how Law fled, it was too simple, Doflamingo wouldn't let Law escape so peacefully.
Nami looked at Robin and then decided to force the answer a little more, that bear should know about something and he was clearly ommiting it.
"Okay, we don't know how but we know that he fled. What about you, Bepo? You don't know how he escaped? You weren't with him when it happened?"
"No."
"HOW NOT!?" Sanji said a little exalted.
"Sorry..."
"STOP WHIT THE APOLOGIES! IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!" Sachi and Penguin said, which resulted with Bepo being even more crestfallen. Law saw it and approached Bepo, putting his hand on Bepo's shoulder.
"Bepo, tell us what you remember from the day I ran away ... it may seem unimportant, but it may help us..."
And the sound of a growling stomach starled them, including the stomach's owner, that with half-open eyes spoke the first thing that came into mind.
"Saaan ... ji ... food ..."
Nami gave sigh already tired at another lost opportunity to continue the conversation; Robin smiled; And Franky got up getting ready for Sanji's reaction, that to his surprise only lit another cigarette before saying:
"We stopped near here, you will dine with us?"
Law's eyes are quivering - that straw hat dude, how can he be so inconvenient? - And then he answered.
"Thanks for the invitation, but I will stay here."
Luffy however after hearing this, immediately wrapped his arms around Torao.
"Nooo ... Torao and his friends will dine with us."
"I refuse, now let me go."
"I refuse your refusal!"
Bepo then took Law and consequently Luffy into his arms and pulled them close to him and growled at Luffy who growled back.
Law was with a annoyed expression not even trying to hide his frustration, only waiting for the situation to solve itself.
What was I thinking when allied myself with this guy?
And so somehow everyone ended up in Sunny.
"Hey where's Zoro?" Asked Chopper and Sanji 'politely' said.
"The Marimo can go fuck himself, who cares where he is or why he didn't show up to eat my food, let's have dinner." but he secretly separated Zoro's portions, everyone pretended not to see it, but it was usual for Sanji to do this every time that Zoro didn't show up for meals.
They ate on the deck since they are along with Law's crew nearly 30 people.
And there in his corner, Law leaned against Bepo who looked at him confused.
"I'm tired..."
Bepo said nothing and lay on the floor so that Law was leaned on him, it was something they started doing when they met again, exactly one year before Law begin assembling his crew.
~~~~ FLASHBACK - BEPO ~~~~
Bepo not told anyone where he came from or why was there.
He had to run away and become stronger.
He wouldn't leave Law alone with that monster forever, he would return, he promised himself that.
Deep down he knew that if the monster was scary for him, for Law it should be something even more terrifying. But he never lose his hopes, because the time he lived with the boy made him see how Law was strong; Bepo knew Law would resist.
He wandered for a time, arranged fights with wild animals, improved his natural sense of direction until finally found a Dugong who taught him other ways to fight.
And then after a few years, he returned to Dressrosa, more specifically, Green Bit, but there before he could do anything, Doflamingo found him.
"I never expected to see you again."
Bepo remained calm, he knew the monster could control people's body.
"Came to visit your friend?" Doflamingo said smiling "I wondered if he wants to see you."
Bepo swallowed his fear and stared at the King and Warlord.
"I just want to see how he is."
"He's fine. I even let him walk around the Palace and the sunflowers field."
At this Bepo couldn't hide his surprise.
How?
Wasn't Law being kept captive?
What had happened in his absence?
"You must be confused, but let me explain ... Law accepted his fate, his position beside me as my Corazón. Obviously he still need to be trained, there is still a stubbornness in him, but I'll slowly but surely take it from him too."
Bepo could not contain himself any longer and moved to attack, only to be stopped in the middle of his action, he felt the same as he felt on his last day in that bedroom - the feeling of helplessness, to see, hear and know everything that was happening and still have no control over his own body.
"Neither you nor he has enough power to stop me from doing what I want. But like I said, I allowed him to freely walk through the sunflowers fields, see how benevolent and loving I am?"
Doflamingo released Bepo and before leaving he said.
"I'm in a good mood today, your friend made me very happy last night and because of it I will give him a gift. You can see him, but don't try to be smart, I know everything, I have eyes and ears everywhere, and if you try to take him from me, I assure you that I will find you and you will not like my visit."
When Doflamingo left him alone, Bepo stood thinking - That wasn't fair. After all this time, he still not able to do anything.
"Law ... I'm sorry."
~~~~ ZORO ~~~~
He walked and walked, and the streets were still moving, how absurd.
He could have sworn that the submarine was there, but there was no one, not even the submarine.
Frustrated he turned and came back - and again he ran and ran and ended up in the same place.
Scratching his head, he gritted his teeth and returned to the city, since no one was there he would stop at some bar and drink something.
And when he finally stopped, Sunny was right in front of him.
"Tch ... damn."