Chapter 17

"LET ME OUT OF HERE GRANDPA! I NEED TO GO KICK MINGO'S ASS!" Luffy yelled while Kid yanked at the bars with his- back down -to one hand.

"YEAH! LET US FUCKING OUT YOU BASTARDS! I NEED TO SAVE LAW FROM THAT PINK BASTARD!"

"Quiet!" The jailer yelled back as he approached, a giant grey haired guy glaring at Sanji as the jailer unlocked the door. "Right, Mr. Sanji, you may leave."

"Sanji you can't take any more days off! Nobody is willing to waiter the tables!" The giant guy grumbled.

"I wasn't even off for a week Patty." Sanji snorted as he walked out his cell, Zoro still fast asleep on the bench.

"Yes well you're serving the breakfast rush tomorrow." Patty told him as he began to walk off. "Now let's go home already. I have to keep you nearby so you don't run off on some adventure again."

"I told you, it was an emergency you shitty bastard!" Sanji snapped before approaching them. "Sorry Luffy, I'll see you tomorrow alright?"

"You're going?" Luffy huffed.

"I'll get the others to meet up at the Baratie tomorrow when you guys are released. Head there when you get the chance and we'll come up with a plan." Sanji muttered to them both before turning away and heading off.

"GRANDPA LET ME OUT OF HERE!"

"YEAH OLD MAN LET US FUCKING OUT!"

Unfortunately, nobody appeared and the lights switched off much to Kid's displeasure. He continued to scream for that, hurling out profanities for the rest of the night.

He needed to get out. He needed to get to Law. Doflamingo had him. He had Shachi, Penguin and now Law. They hadn't even gotten the chance to talk yet. There was so much they needed to talk about regarding their history and their future.

He wasn't going to let Doflamingo take Law. He couldn't stand the thought of that happening.

Never.

.::.

Law glanced over at Doflamingo who was sat across from him in the limo, sipping on some wine. The blonde had his laptop on, typing away at it with his spare hand before his adoptive father closed it with a sigh, tossing it down beside him and looking back up at him.

"Are you going to glare at me all night Law?" Doflamingo asked.

"Perhaps. You did just kidnap me after all."

Doflamingo tutted. "I'm only bringing home an unruly child who refuses to let his family take care of him. We're all worried about you Law and don't you dare tell me you're fine."

He tensed at the dark look Doflamingo threw him.

"I am fine though-"

"You've nearly died several times and it hasn't even been a half year since your precious Human Lord got his key back. I'm worried that my son is going to get himself killed by being so reckless for a weak, little human who is far beneath us."

"You underestimate him." Law hissed back.

Doflamingo chuckled. "You think so? Oh Law, don't be silly, humans are the weakest sort. Your redhead can barely fight back, the only reason he can is because of his Devil Fruit, a gift from a powerful supernatural being. Not a human."

"I can't wait for the day someone wipes that smirk off your face. Luffy-ya has done so before but unfortunately I didn't get a clear picture at that time of your expression."

"You're adorable." Doflamingo laughed. "But don't worry, I won't let that brat get the better of me again. I underestimated him, I didn't expect his Gear 4 to be so powerful."

"You've always underestimated people-"

Doflamingo waved a hand though dismissively. "I don't care about this conversation anymore Law. I wish to talk about something more important."

"Is it about my behaviour? Because I'm not ten anymore." Law asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You're behaviour is something we shall discuss later. Right now though you will tell me if you've taken your medication recently."

Law scowled but didn't bother resisting the wash of willpower that hit him. "No. Not recently."

Doflaming tossed him a bottle over, his medication inside making him instantly scowl. "Then be a good boy and take it."

Law sighed and obediantly took his pills, swallowing them down with the bottle of water tossed over to him. They would put him to sleep soon, which was rather annoying but he had guessed that had been Doflamingo's intention. He wouldn't put up a fight while he slept.

"So what are you even going to do? Hold me forever against my will?" Law drawled out, playing with the medication bottle in his hands, waiting paitently for the medication to kick in.

"I'll regain control of you soon enough and then you'll learn better." Doflamingo said.

"I would assume that this is what you did to Cora-san, except he's a Lord too." Law frowned.

"He came back home. That is all you need to concern yourself about." Doflamingo replied, looking amused as Law's thoughts began to grow hazy.

"You do realise that Luffy-ya and Eustass-ya will come for me don't you?" Law pointed out, as he leaned back and closed his eyes.

They would come. Neither of them had ever let him down before.

Kid wouldn't leave him and Law wouldn't surrender. He'd wait for either to be rescued or for a chance to escape.

.::.

Lami watched from the doorway of the bedroom as Law was laid down on the mattress, their father being careful with him. She noticed him inspect Law quickly, assuming it was for any injuries he might have had currently healing, before Doffy pulled away, dumping the covers over him.

"Why didn't you let me ride back in the limo with you Doffy?" Lami asked.

"I needed to speak to the little brat myself." Doflamingo replied, making her huff.

"I wanted to speak to him too."

"You can see him tomorrow. I've had him take his medication for now, which is something I take it you need to do tonight as well?"

She sighed but nodded at that. "That was a hint I take it?"

"Fufufu, always the clever girl. Go on, your health is important after all."

Lami grumbled but nodded. "Yes Father."

.::.

"Good morning Law. Did you sleep well?" Doflamingo greeted him, making Law glower as he approached the table, crossing his arms as Doflamingo dismissed Baby-5 who had escorted him to the balcony once Law had properly woken up from the bloody drugs.

"Well enough." He offered as he walked over to the railing, staring out at the scenery before him.

The swimming pool down below was crowded, clear blue and filled with people, all of them absolutely delighted while the gardens around them were gorgeous and obviously well taken care of. He glanced back at the table, seeing that their breakfast was enough to count as a feast, making him snort.

"You don't think all of this is a bit exessive Doflamingo?" Law couldn't help but ask, leaning back against the railing as the Dragon Lord sniggered at him, looking amused.

"And why not Law? Being wealthy is something to be used and enjoyed and our family deserve a luxorious life." Doflamingo said, taking a bite out of one of the many pieces of fruit scattered around in the bowls on the table. "You could easily enjoy all of this if you behaved for once and not try to run away again. It is getting rather tedious."

"Like I have any need for any of this."

He paused when Doflamingo tutted. "I saw that apartment of your's before it got burned down, during that little travel period of your's. It was a disgrace. You shouldn't have had to have lived in such a rundown hovel. It might have been suitable for that human of yours but for one of my children? No. It definitely had not."

"Your protectiveness is showing again." Law chidded, scowling at the thought of his adoptive father inside his home, sneering away. "Besides, that apartment suited my needs just fine."

"Is it wrong for me to want my children to have the best things in life? Fufufufu, I think more fathers should strive for that actually."

"Most do but most also don't think their children need enough food on their table to fill an army." Law couldn't help but point at their table currently.

It was filled with way too much. It was probably enough to actually feed Luffy-ya's stomach and fill most of it.

"Oh don't fret. It won't go to waste." Doflamingo chuckled before flexing his fingers, immediately his limbs were out of his control, taking him straight to the free chair at the table and forcing him to sit down. "But first you get to eat your fill. So be good and eat."

Law frowned at that as the string disappeared, he didn't bother resisting the command, taking what he wanted from the large selection. "You don't have to order me to eat. I can do that myself."

Doflamingo only sniggered. "Don't play coy. If I let you we could be talking round in circles all day."

"I'd get bored eventually."

"Fufufu, you're as cute as ever. You and that cheeky tongue. Everyone missed you, you know, even that smart mouth of yours." Doflamingo frowned though at Law's snort. "Don't be rude Law."

"I wonder if you miss Vergo too." Law couldn't help but ask, wincing when strings wound around him instantly, squeezing harshly.

"Smoker will pay for that. I already have a few ideas for that punishment. That precious Vault Keeper would be a good start, a shame he's your friend too though otherwise I'd have dealt with that by now." Doflamingo said, his voice filled with warning now. "And you should watch that mouth of yours, you're a smart boy but you're also way too reckless sometimes."

Law felt the string release him after giving him another squeeze of course. Just to make sure he got the picture.

.::.

The kid was whining as they walked into the Baratie, Kid rubbing his forehead, trying to ease his headache. In hindsight, him and the kid screaming all night long had probably not been a good idea, but he had needed to do something to let off some steam.

He wasn't sure if Killer managed to sleep, the only one who seemed well rested was the werewolf who was yawning into his palm. That lucky bastard, being able to sleep anywhere. The only lucky part he had was getting his metal arm back, the police having actually collected it for him.

Bastards actually did something right for a change.

"Luffy!" The Straw Hat's witch called out, looking at ease as she sipped her drink. "We saved you guys some seats!"

Only a handful of them were there. Bepo was the only one out of his pawns while Straw Hat had his witch Nami, his human Usopp, his banshee Robin and his reindeer Chopper. Kid only had Bepo and Killer now but that was why he was here. They were going to get his lover, the little brat Shachi and Penguin back.

"Guys!" Luffy beamed, running over while Kid followed behind, unsure of how the kid still had the energy to scream and run about. "What are you doing eating?! We need to save Traffy!"

"We know." Nami frowned, shoving Luffy into a seat. "But we need to plan and you fight better after you've eaten."

"Ah true! Sanji gimme food!" Luffy wailed, only to be hushed as Kid sat down.

"He's coming. We ordered you plenty so be quiet before we get kicked out." Nami snapped.

"Law won't be happy. He never wanted to be dragged back." Bepo complained, looking sullen.

Kid grumbled. "We'll get him back."

"And Penguin and Shachi." Bepo nodded.

"Duh, of course we are stupid bear."

Bepo sulked immediately. "I'm sorry."

"Leave him be." The witch glared at him. "He's been worrying all night all because you got arrested."

"So what happened to the other three? Weren't both of Luffy's brothers with us last night when we got caught? And that Smoker guy?" Zoro asked as he leaned back in his chair.

Robin nodded. "They were but they escaped before they could get caught. Sabo and Smoker-san grabbed Ace and left. Smoker-san said Doflamingo knew something important about Ace and that they couldn't let him notice Ace's presence there."

"So where's Ace and Sabo?" Luffy asked as Sanji approached with a trolly filled with dishes.

Safe to say all the girls were served by the Vampire first.

"Sabo's away picking someone up but Ace and his shitty boyfriend are on the upperfloor eating." Sanji said, jerking his thumb upwards to the balcony floor were Ace and Smoker were indeed sitting. "They wanted some privacy."

Luffy pouted. "But we just got Ace back."

Robin chuckled. "His lover was very worried about him remember Captain-san? He barely slept."

"True." Luffy huffed, before stuffing an entire plate of meat in his mouth. "Ace looks better too."

Kid glanced over, surprised that the brat was actually correct. His neighbour, or former neighbour, considering their flat was burnt down, looked much better than he had when the others brought him back. Ace was actually looking lively again.

"We need to hurry up and save Law." Kid seethed. "Why don't we just charge his mansion? He wrecked our place so let's go wreck his."

"Don't be an idiot!" Nami snapped. "Are you trying to get all of us killed?!"

"We have plenty of time to plan. Traffy-san will be fine for a while, even if he's left a bit uncomfortable for now." Robin cut in smoothly as she sipped at her tea. "In fact, I believe he will probably be planning his own escape at the same time as we plan his rescue."

Kid snorted, because like hell Law could get away from his possessive as fuck father himself.

.::.

"Law!" Shachi suddenly called out, startling Penguin as the brunette leaped from his chair and raced over to their friend who stood in the doorway with Doflamingo.

Penguin smiled fondly at the sight of Shachi embracing Law in a warm hug, absolutely delighted while Law rolled his eyes and patted Shachi's head like a dog.

Considering Shachi was Cerberus though that kinda suited.

"Fufufu, I see you two are having fun." The Young Master commented, amused. "Law, behave got it?"

Law grimanced, looking uncomfortable but nodded, earning pleased chuckle as Doflamingo left. Penguin knew that Law didn't like to be ordered around but it was actually fine once you actually listened and relaxed. The Young Master cared for them, he was their Lord after all. They all belonged to him and were his family.

Penguin reached up and patted Law's shoulder when the pair joined him at the couch. Law sitting at his side while Shachi laid back down on his claimed couch, stretching out and grinning.

"God this is the best spot to nap!" Shachi beamed.

"You two are awfully relaxed for people who were kidnapped." Law drawled out.

"We were rescued." Penguin corrected. "The Young Master is our Lord remember Law? He knows what's best for us."

Law shuddered, looking disgusted. "You're calling him 'Young Master'? Jeez Penguin, he's way older than you. It just sounds creepy coming from your mouth."

"It's out of respect!" Penguin protested while Shachi laughed.

"It's hilarious right Law? Penguin's been calling him that for a while now!" The brunette sniggered.

"Penguin there are plenty of nice people your age-"

Penguin groaned. "How much coffee do I need to give you to stop talking right now Law?"

"A lot. Once my medication wears off of course." Law said. "Now, what has Doflamingo been getting you to do exactly?"

"I guard the house and Penguin interogates people sometimes. Otherwise we just sit about and do what we want." Shachi grinned, peering out from the cushions around him. "It's so nice!"

"He's gone and spoiled you both rotten." Law smirked, amused.

"I haven't been fed any grapes yet!" Shachi protested, a mocking pout on his face.

"That's a privilage only the highest members of Doflamingo's family get." Law teased back. "You're not worthy yet."

Shachi made a pained noise. "Ouch! How cold!"

"So how many times did you both try and escape before Uncle Cora and Doffy forced you back under their control?" Law asked.

"I tried but they kept catching me instantly." Shachi pouted. "Penguin actually got out the mansion but then they ordered me to smell him out."

"Thankfully." Penguin nodded, glancing at his old friend. "You shouldn't bother trying to escape Law. The Young Master will be keeping a close eye on you now that he's brought you back home again."

Law made another disgusted noise. "Would you stop calling him that already? It's gross. Besides, you're in love with Killer."

"Killer is the Human Lord's pawn. We're enemies." Penguin replied back easily.

Killer was Eustass Kid's pawn. They had no business being together.

He belonged to the Dragon Lord after all. The one who would win the game this time.

The Young Master would win and all the other Lords will be left crushed and defeated.

.::.

"Hey, I'm not too late am I?" A vaguely familiar voice called out, Nami glancing over to see Luffy's brother, Sabo approaching with a toy at his side.

"No. Breakfast is just served." Robin smiled, looking pleased. "Hello Soilder-san."

"Robin." Kyros, at least Nami believed it was him, nodded.

"Kyros and I managed to get into contact with Viola who is one of Doflamingo's minions right now." Sabo's eyes landed on Eustass. "You might be happy to hear that Law-san, Penguin-san and Shachi-san are all unharmed. Penguin-san and Shachi-san however are firmly under Doflamingo's and Corazon's grasp."

"And Law?" The Human Lord asked.

"Law-san has listened to basic instructions but is not in full obediance." Sabo offered.

Nami nodded. "That's good news. I don't like the idea of Law being turned against us."

Usopp shuddered. "He'd cut us into pieces and reattach us to each other!"

Kid grimaced. "Probably."

Sabo coughed politely as he sat down on one of the spare chairs, Kyros staying at his side quietly. "Well Viola told us about a secret passage we could use to get into Dressrosa mansion. She also told us it would be easier on us if we dressed as toys so that we wouldn't be recognised on approach."

"We should just burst in through the front doors!" Luffy cut in, only for Nami to punch him.

"You just be quiet!"

"I can't handle leaving my daughter in Doflamingo's hands any longer." Kyros announced suddenly. "Rebecca has been suffering for so long and all because of Lami Trafalgar changing her soul. I wish to save Rebecca from their darkness but I know I cannot do it alone-"

"Say no more! We'll rescue everyone together!" Luffy beamed, instantly up on his feet again, Nami sighing, seeing her punch was ineffective at shutting him up.

"We will help you but you're going to reward us afterwards." Nami said cooly.

"Nami!" Luffy protested.

"We'll be emptying out Doflamingo's vaults. He's burned down our base and Luffy and Ace's home. I lived in that base for years and it had all my stuff in there." Nami stated. "I expect a reward."

"I'm not entirely sure if Doflamingo has any vaults in the mansion but if he does then of course. I'll even help you carry out your money myself."

"So kind!" Nami purred in pleasure.

Doflamingo was filthy rich. If he has any vaults and she emptied them she would get back all of her things tenfold!

.::.

Ace smiled, thankful that things between him and Smoker were still okay. He had gotten himself captured yet Smoker had still come for him, to try and save him. It was selfish but Ace had so happy seeing his lover trying to rescue him, and then actually succeeding in it.

Ace could have gotten them all killed. If that had happened he would never have forgiven himself. He would rather have been tortured by Teach for being useless in his search than have any of his loved one's killed.

God Law had nearly lost his arm trying to save him. That had been terrifying to watch. He had still been bound by seastone, unable to do anything as Law fell. Nami hadn't hesitated, she ran straight for Law, willing to try and save him yet Ace hadn't even managed to stand up.

He was so weak-

"Ace. Stop." A warm voice hushed him, making him look up from his surprisingly full plate as a familiar hand held his own, squeezing tightly. "You're thinking again aren't you?"

"Isn't it meant to be a good thing when I think Smokey?" Ace smiled sheepishly, earning a bemused look.

"Not when you're beating yourself up it's not." Smoker growled firmly, nearly making Ace whine at the noise. "That's a problem of yours. You never see your own worth. We all came for you-"

"I nearly got Law killed. They cut off his arm-" Ace cut in.

"He did it to protect the witch. Not you." Smoker's hand squeezed tighter. "Ace. We were so relieved when we rescued you. The Whitebeards bleeding invaded my house last night when we were out and filled it with gifts to try cheer you up because they want you to be happy. Your grandpa even came in and nearly knocked me out trying to get to you so he could check you over."

Ace nearly snorted at that, remembering the stunned look on Smoker's face who had been sprawled across the floor while Gramps literally manhandled him, searching him for any serious injuries and the old man even crying out in relief when he realised that Ace hadn't been tortured, only left hungry and tired.

"Trafalgar's fine. He reattached his bloody arm. Everyone is relieved you're home. You're safe Ace." Smoker stated, his eyes firm.

Ace frowned, looking away. "Teach will be back."

"And we'll kick his ass." Smoker replied with easily.

Because apparantly it was just that simple. Even though it wasn't, even though he was a danger to his own family just because he could led everyone to One Piece-

One Piece.

"Chase... Maybe finding One Piece will sort out that problem..." Ace murmured, squeezing Smoker's hand back who seemed startled.

"What do you mean?"

"Luffy. I want to open the doors to One Piece for him. I want him to win." Ace stated firmly, seeing the surprised flicker in Smoker's eyes.

"You're going off with him. Aren't you?"

"Someday. When he's ready to go." Ace nodded before frowning, hesistant. "Will... Will that be alright?"

"I'll wait for you forever Ace." Smoker promised. "I swear."

Ace beamed at that. "I love you."

"I love you too."

.:End of Chapter:.