Okay, this at first was going to be split into two chapters but during my editing it didn't seem right :( If I knew it was gonna turn out like this I would have warned ya that this was going to be the last chapter. So yeah... Last chapter guys! It will end with an epilogue though :D Anyway, on with the chapter :)

Chapter 18

"You look busy." Law noted as he leaned against the doorway, watching Lami looking over some files.

She smiled warmly at him. "Just sorting out some medical files on our family members. Care to join me? I have coffee?"

"The best kind of offering anyone could give me." Law smirked as he approached. "I'm in. What do you want me to do?"

"Just help me sort them out into their piles? I'm going alphabetically by first name." Lami smiled, handing him his plain black coffee while she sipped at her own.

"What pile you on?"

"B." She mused.

"Alright, I'll start on C." Law told her, sitting down before the first pile and working at them quietly, enjoying his little sister's company.

"I'm glad you're home now Law. I really missed you big brother." Lami smiled warmly at him, though chuckled when he automatically grimaced. "It's not that bad. Law, we're all family. Doffy just wants to keep us safe."

"He's too protective." Law sneered. "Considering he burned Eustass-ya to death-"

"He's merely a human." Lami rolled her eyes, dismissive. "Humans aren't worth our time Law. They are so weak and helpless yet they have the arrogance to believe they are the best thing in the world."

"That's Doflamingo's words, not yours." Law retorted as he frowned, seeing a folder titled 'Corazon'.

Corazon, Rocinante Donquixote.

This was his Uncle's folder.

He glanced over to see if Lami was paying him any attention but thankfully she was too busy yammering on about humans being a waste of time to pay him any mind. Law smirked at that, amused by his sister's irritation as he opened up the folder.

He wasn't happy with what he read. Not at all.

He read through it again, the notes telling him that after they dragged Uncle Cora back 'home' they tortured him. Doflamingo's signature lay there, along with Vergo's, Monet's, which he vaguely recognised during her days as an office assistant at Drum Hospital and Lami's.

Lami's signature was scribbled there neatly. She had assisted in torturing her own Uncle.

He tensed at that and read further. Lami's neat writing remarking on her new abilities, how Doflamingo gave her permission to have her change Cora-san's soul as one of her newest tests. That Doflamingo was going to force his little brother's co-operation this time.

They tortured his Uncle and changed his soul. That was why he was on Doflamingo's side.

"Law?" He heard Lami call out, confused before she shouted. "Law don't read that!"

He jumped back when she stormed over and tried to snatch it out of his hands. He snapped it closed however and glared at her.

"You tortured him!" Law hissed.

"He kidnapped you and betrayed our Father!" Lami seethed. "He deserved every bit of it and more!"

"He saved me! You tortured him, changed his soul and forced his perspective to change so that he was loyal to Doflamingo!"

"Of course we did! Doffy doesn't want to keep killing his little brother! He's always kept up the hope that he might be able to have a loyal brother around but so far that hasn't happened. Uncle Rocinante is just a spiteful little shit but Doffy still doesn't want him dead!"

"Bullshit! He seems happy enough torturing his own fresh and blood!" Law accused. "I'm just surprised he hasn't done the same to me yet considering how 'unruly' I am!"

Lami shook her head. "You're Doffy's son! He would never hurt either of us without a good reason Law! He loves us!"

Law laughed bitterly at that as he headed for the door. "God Lami, sometimes you are so naïve."

His little sister was about to reply when the whole mansion suddenly shook, sending Lami to her knees while Law clung to the doorway with a curse just as a loud explosion was heard echoing through the manor.

.::.

"Why the fuck am I dressed as a frog?!" Kid cursed, only to be shushed by Viola, one of their supposed 'allies'.

"We're trying to sneak in." She hushed, glaring at him. "Don't be too loud otherwise we might get caught."

They had gotten to the manor and were currently hiding behind the wall leading to the main entrance. He had the insane Boggart and the Werewolf with him. Zoro dressed as some kind of cat thing while the kid was a Carp.

"The secret entrance is this way." The elven woman jerked her head, coaxing them into following her.

An alarmed cry stopped Kid though as he glanced back, noticing a certain carp was missing. He immediately groaned and looked back towards the entrance, seeing the kid rushing at it with a battle cry. He ignored the cries of the 'blow fish' and 'what the hell' as the men were punched through the entrance by a giant fist.

"Dammit Luffy." Zoro groaned as he stripped off the cat suit while the Boggart Lord stood there laughing.

"The door's cleared!" Luffy chirped.

"Moron!" Kid shouted as he rushed over, throwing off the red frog suit he had been given so he could punch the brat's head.

Killer finally approached from the shadows, shaking his head. "I take it the quiet route wasn't working for you four anymore?"

"Apparently not." Kid seethed as he stormed inside, glancing back at the kid. "I'm going after my men with Killer. You two do whatever the fuck you like."

"I'm gonna go kick Mingo's butt!" Luffy beamed instantly.

"Sure whatever." Kid dismissed as he glanced over at Killer. "Let's go."

"Right." He nodded as they took off, making sure to deliberately go the opposite way the Boggart Lord went.

He did not want to get mixed up in his crap.

"Kid look out!" He heard Killer suddenly cry out when they got a few minutes into the manor.

He threw himself down, cursing as Penguin and Killer collided, their blades locked together. Killer's stance was completely tense while Penguin's face was just cold.

"Penguin. Stand down."

Kid glanced back, seeing a giant blonde approaching. It wasn't the pink bastard though, it was Law's uncle. Penguin meanwhile had lowered his sword, looking puzzled at the Dragon Lord but said Dragon Lord was currently staring at him.

"How serious are you about rescuing Law, Penguin and Shachi?" Corazon asked coldly, eyes dark. "Or are you only here for Law?"

"Fuck you asshole. I'm taking them all back!" Kid snapped. "Killer and I would kill for them!"

"Not die for them?"

"We ain't planning on dying." Kid sneered. "Why plan to die Dragon bastard when you can live?"

Corazon nodded, confusing him, then confused him even further when he spoke up. "Penguin. Surrender."

"What?" Penguin gaped, bewildered.

"You are not to fight the Human Lord or his pawns. You may return to his side instead if you wish."

Kid had no idea what the crazy Dragon was doing but he would take advantage of it. "Penguin return to us now."

Penguin jerked, as if he was being held by strings and they had just snapped, and his eyes warmed back up. He let out a shaky breath and whirled around, throwing his sword down and pouncing on Killer who eagerly hugged him back. Kid ignored the reuniting couple for now and raised an eye at his fellow Lord, confused as fuck.

"What are you up to?"

"You want to protect Law but at this rate he's going to get hurt while you and Doflamingo fight over him. I want to keep him safe Human Lord. I love my nephew and I want him to be happy. If he's happy with you, then all I guess I can do is make sure you protect him properly." Corazon sighed, he looked sickly, now that Kid thought about it.

He was pale and tired looking but his eyes were burning with determination. It was like he was trying to fight something and Kid had no idea what that meant. He just shook his head and watched as the Dragon Lord disappeared back down the hallway, keeping perfectly quiet.

"Something ain't right about this." Kid scowled. "Wasn't he obsessed with kidnapping Law a while ago?"

Penguin grimaced. "He hasn't been acting the same. I know I haven't really properly seen him in this life but before he was always cheery towards us. He seems so tired all the time and worried."

"How are you feeling?" Killer asked, a gentle voice that was rare from his old friend.

"Does pissed off count?" Penguin asked. "I've been kidnapped and they've forced me to do things I never wanted to do ever again."

"You gonna be alright?" Kid couldn't help but ask.

"I will be once Doflamingo's dead." Penguin growled.

Kid smirked. "Heh, now we just gotta go kill a Dragon then."

"And rescue Law, Shachi and Rebecca."

"Don't worry about the elf. I think Straw Hat's getting her." Kid grunted. "Let's just kill Doflamingo and grab Law and the brat and get out of here."

.::.

Lami hissed. Those Straw Hat pawns, the witch, the banshee, the human and their elven ally Kyros had teamed up and found them. Now Sugar was knocked out by that human sniper and Rebecca had been knocked out and restrained. Lami had only just gotten away and was now storming through the hallway to reach one of the elites.

With Sugar knocked out all the toys were returning to normal. They would report Sugar and reveal things nobody was meant to know. They would investigate all of their companies, including the newly built hospital and actually take heed to what that damned dog Smoker had seen.

They were going to be ruined at this rate and it was all that Boggart Lord's and Human Lord's fault.

Her father would hopefully slaughter them all soon and then fix the problems left over. He could do it. If anyone could it would be him.

He needed to make things go back to normal.

.::.

"Hey, hey, where do you think you're going Law?" Trebol called out just as Law finished off another guard blocking the route out of here.

"Where do you think?" Law scowled, dodging out the way when a chain of mucus flew out at his feet.

He summoned a 'room' in retaliation and threw the bastard up against the ceiling before slamming him into the floor. Law was forced to duck behind a wall though when more mucus was flung out, the sticky crap landing nearly everywhere.

"Doffy wants you to stay in your room Law. You should listen to him." Trebol chided, snort dripping down his nose, making Law grimace.

"I think as an adult I can make my own decisions!" Law snapped but flinched when there was a sudden explosive and a cry of pain.

Law cursed and covered his ears, gritting his teeth against the heat which thankfully was brief and quickly died down. He glanced back out, seeing Trebol's burnt form writhing on the ground while Corazon stood above him, aiming a gun at his head. He gaped when Uncle Cora shot Trebol right in the skull, finishing him off.

"Hey Law." Cora-san smiled softly, a warm look in his eyes that Law hadn't seen in years.

"Cora-san?" Law frowned, hesitantly approaching. "I found your medical file... What Lami and Doflamingo did to you-"

"I know. I've been fighting my soul for years." Corazon sighed. "Doflamingo managed to draw out Lami's darkness, turn her into something cruel and evil but I'm so thankful he never managed to do the same to you."

"So you're suddenly free? Just like that?" Law asked, suspicious.

Cora-san grimaced at that. "I wouldn't say that. Right now I'm actually taking 'Smile' to-"

"YOU'RE WHAT?!" Law yelled, earning a wince. "That's poisonous to supernatural beings Cora-san!"

"The poison keeps shocking my system like it did your Human Lord's. It's kinda like 'reawakening' me like it did for him?" Corazon admitted. "I can force myself to take it but it only lasts so long."

"You're insane-" Law was about to lecture but apparently his Uncle took the chance to storm over and yank him into an embrace instead.

"I'm so glad you managed to remain free Law." Cora-san murmured to him, sounding so proud. "You grew up so well, even though you pretty much had to raise yourself. You've turned out amazing Law."

Law felt his cheeks burn at that and he grimaced at the warm feelings growing inside him but he forced himself to return the hug. "I love you Cora-san."

"I love you too." Cora-san said, a large grin on his face as he pulled away.

A series of bangs went off though and that grin turned instantly into pain while Law cursed, feeling something sharp pierce his side forcing him to his backside. He hissed, clutching at the wound and grimaced at the familiar drain on his energy.

Bloody seastone bullet again!

"Fufufufu, how touching this is." Doflamingo chuckled as he approached them, he had apparently been hiding within the other hallway, waiting to surprise them. "My little brother and my son, getting along so well."

Law tried to stand up, to reach for his sword but cursed when another bullet hit him in the side, forcing him back down with a hiss.

"Stay down Law." Doflamingo ordered, his voice steel. "I'll deal with you after my precious brother is seen too."

He watched as Doflamingo turned his gaze to Cora-san who was frowning back up at him. Doflamingo merely laughed, a dark and cruel tone piercing it as he approached, stepping down on Cora-san's chest which was filled with bullet holes and making his uncle choke painfully.

"I really need to stop having faith in you Roci. You've betrayed me every single time you've been born." Doflamingo growled. "I should just kill you every time I regain my memories but I have a better idea instead. Once I get one of those lovely Vault Keepers to open to doors to One Piece for me I should take it and use it to make sure you are never born ever again Roci."

Law froze at that, horrified making Doflamingo laugh. "That's right Law. He wouldn't be around to kidnap you again. You'd be raised by me and you'd turn out for the better."

"Even without me Law will be a better person than you will ever be." Cora-san said through gritted, bloody teeth.

Doflamingo merely twisted his foot, earning a hiss of pain. "But you won't be there to ignite that rebellious spark in him. You're the one who always puts it there after all. Not me or him. What is even better though is that you will never be around to betray me again. You won't hurt my family."

Doflamingo glanced over at Trebol for that one before his posture hardened and he raised the gun to rest at the centre of Cora-san's forehead, exactly where Cora's bullet pierced Trebol's skull.

"No! Doflamingo please don't!" Law pleaded, cursing and clutching his side when the bullets within them screamed in protest.

"Law! Law where are you?!" He heard Nami call out, sounding alarmed and for a moment he had hope.

He had hope that Nami and whoever was with her would arrive, would distract Doflamingo from his murder attempt. That Cora-san would live.

It all shattered when Doflamingo took the shot though and Cora-san went limp without another word. He bit his lip, holding back a whimper as Doflamingo stood up, scowling as blood ran over the carpet, even beginning to reach Law who shuddered as it soaked his jeans. Doflamingo glanced down at him, lightly frowning.

"Don't be difficult now Law." Doflamingo murmured to him softly. "I'm not in the mood for it right now."

"Shit!" He heard Zoro curse out just as he and Nami rounded the corner, the witch looking horrified.

Doflamingo scowled glancing back over his shoulder only to dodge when Zoro's swords swiped at him, Nami-ya rushing past to kneel down at Law's side who grimaced.

"Law we need to go! Can you stand?"

He winced but forced himself to try get up. Cora-san wouldn't want him to wallow here and wait for Doflamingo to restrain him and drag him back. He would want him to run. To remain free.

"Let's go." Law hissed, grimacing as Nami's lightning crashed through the window, leaving an opening for them. "Wait Nami-ya that leads straight down to the main river!"

"We'll never get away from Doflamingo if we take the halls! Just bare with it for now!" Nami snapped back at him as she grabbed his arm, using surprising strength to drag him towards the window.

"Oi! Where do you two think you're going!"

"Nami look out!" Zoro cried out just as a suddenly gush of wind threw Law out of the window and into the rushing river down below.

.::.

"Shachi! Wait!" Penguin called out, running after Cerberus while Kid, Killer, Usopp and Brook struggled to run after him.

Well okay, maybe not Brook, that creepy skeleton guy ran ahead, laughing.

Kid grumbled at that as they were led outside. "The bloody brat is leading us on a wild goose chase!"

Usopp stumbled after them, finally collapsing on his knees, panting heavily. "I can't get a good shot in... E-Every time I try he avoids my plants..."

"Can't go on?"

"Hell no." Usopp groaned as he collapsed. "I'm finished."

"Fine. Crawl after us when you're down whining." Kid scowled, running to try catch up with Killer who had surprisingly ignored them stopping to follow after Penguin.

Or not so surprising. They loved each other a lot after all. He and Law were like that too and hopefully once all this shit was over and they sat down and actually talked it would be back to normal again. At least as normal as it could get with being a supernatural Lord after all.

He finally caught up to the group, grimacing once he did at the sight of Shachi standing right next to Doflamingo of all fucking people. The bastard who wasn't even smiling anymore.

Fuck, was that a good or bad thing?

"Shachi. Go track down Law." Doflamingo ordered, voice steel while the kid nodded and quickly rushed off.

Brook instantly had his sword out, completely tense. "Kid-san. You need to leave with Penguin-san and Killer-san. Immediately."

"What? But Shachi-" Penguin protested.

"I can feel it. Doflamingo's going to be killing a lot of people." Brook said, his hand tightening on his sword. "There's death reeking off him."

"Where's Law?!" Kid demanded, glaring straight at the dragon bastard who flicked his fingers making Kid curse but nothing happened.

"Penguin!" Killer cried out and Kid whirled round to see Penguin drawing out his gun, fighting his arm as it raised the gun towards his own head.

"I'm done playing games. You wait there Penguin." Doflamingo growled darkly. "I already killed Corazon but I'd rather not break Law by killing you two. I will though if you become annoying."

"Co-Cora-san is dead?!" Penguin paled, horrified.

"You didn't feel it?" Kid asked as he tried to summon any metal in the area but everything was in the bloody mansion.

He needed to draw it all out and quickly.

"N-No. I'm connected to you again remember?" Penguin hissed, gritting his teeth as he tried to keep the gun away but the barrel was touching the side of his head.

"I told you. I'm done playing." Doflamingo growled as Kid threw the metal in his direction only for Doflamingo to raise his hands, the metal instantly freezing in place.

"Fuck! My metal's turning into string!" Kid cursed.

"Kid-san go!" Brook shouted, suddenly beginning to transform, the shadowy figure of the Grim Reaper replacing him and swinging his scythe.

Doflamingo cursed and leaped up into the sky, growling. "You're real form? Fine then. I'll show you mine Reaper."

Wait. He was a dragon-

Oh shit.

Kid tackled both Penguin and Killer to the ground when fire blew above their heads, scorching the grounds around them. Kid forced the gun out of Penguin's hand with his abilities, repelling it away but it unfortunately melted in the flames, leaving Kid unable to use it.

He gasped though when something pierced him through the chest, yanking him away and throwing him into the ground just as the flames died off.

"Kid!" He heard Killer scream but Kid was too busy choking, blood splattering out his mouth as he clutched his chest.

Fuck, it felt like he was dying all over again. He couldn't die. Not here. Not already. It was way too soon. He had to win this somehow. He had to get back to Law.

.::.

Brook gaped, his body was gone. The fire had disintegrated the shadowy form and his very own bones and now his soul could only watch as the dragon loomed over Kid-san who was bleeding heavily into the grass, white string piercing his chest. Penguin-san was clutching Killer-san tightly, a look of horror over his face while Killer-san struggled, trying to get free to protect the Human Lord.

They were all too late.

Doflamingo had only to breath another round of fire or raise his claws and impale Kid or let the rest of his string do the job.

Doflamingo chose the fire to finish Kid-san off though.

He could only watch as Kid's form was turned to ashes, how he was murdered, again by burning alive. He then could only watch as Penguin-san disappeared into shadows, taking Killer-san along with him who screamed and tried to lunge free.

They escaped though and Brook was left to watch as Doflamingo turned back into his human form, gazing darkly at Kid's ashes.

.::.

Law stumbled, clutching his chest as he felt something die. A very familiar, warm connection. Nami tugged at his arm, trying to get him back to his feet but he couldn't. Kid. Kid was dead. He was dead again and they hadn't even gotten to talk properly.

To settle things.

He flinched when Zoro grabbed his broken arm, the bone had snapped when he had been dragged down by the river's current and he had been helpless to do anything until Nami and Zoro had finally gotten to him. A pained groan escaped him as he was tugged to his feet. Zoro shook him, looking worried.

"What's wrong Law? What happened?!"

"Kid's dead." Law breathed out, feeling so bloody tired.

He didn't want to keep running. Not like this. He had just gotten Cora-san back and he was instantly taken away and the same just happened with Kid.

They had only reunited for a few months and that connection was gone. Again.

"Fuck we have to keep running. He'd want you to keep running." Nami pleaded.

Law sighed. "I know."

He knew he needed to keep running. He didn't want Doflamingo to try overwhelm and force him to be his pawn again but he was so bloody tired. Kid and Cora were both just gone. Instantly. He barely got to be with them and that was it over.

Law froze at the sound of footsteps approaching, him, Nami and Zoro tensing as police officers came into view, Shachi at their led. Law tensed at that, stunned while Shachi smirked.

"Sorry Law but I sniffed out your scent."

"You're under arrest. So hand yourselves over to Hina." The pink haired officer demanded as the police began to surround them, guns aimed and loaded.

Law glanced over at Nami and Zoro, Zoro who was clutching his swords and glancing back at him and Nami with gritted teeth. Nami slumped, looking exhausted herself as she lowered her staff while Law grimaced when he tried to shift, his wounds protesting.

They couldn't fight them off like this. Law was too drained and Nami wasn't the best of fighters. Zoro couldn't protect them both either from this many people.

Dammit he didn't know what to do. He was too overwhelmed now.

This was a nightmare.

.::.

"So Nami and Zoro are in jail?" Ace mused as he glanced at Luffy who was scowling.

Smoker had called him and told him what happened. That Doflamingo had bribed the police department into his service. They arrested Nami and Zoro and sent Law to hospital under guard.

"Yeah, separate cells and under armed guard." Smoker said quietly. "Trafalgar should have one guard in his room and four more guarding the hallway to his room. Doflamingo's taking things seriously because your crazy brother's still around."

"Are they okay?"

"The girl's back is all sliced up. I think Doflamingo must have gotten a strike in before they got away from him. The werewolf is fine, just a bit bruised. Trafalgar's got a broken arm and some bullet wounds but otherwise he'll be fine too. I'm more worried about Doflamingo trying to use his 'Lordship' over him. He's trying to force Law into being his pawn again and it's probably going to affect him soon."

"Thanks for the info babe." Ace smiled, though it felt weaker after everything that had happened to his kid brother.

"Love you Ace."

He couldn't help but grin at that though. "Love you too Smoker."

Ace ended the call and glanced over Luffy who was still being treated by Chopper. Luffy had tried to beat Doflamingo after he had killed Kid but unfortunately the police had arrived and broke up the fight, forcing the Straw Hats and their allies to flee.

"What do you want to do now Luffy?"

"First I wanna get my friends back." Luffy scowled. "And kick Mingo's ass, then get One Piece and fix things."

Ace nodded. "To be fair, I want to find One Piece too. Find out what is it exactly, why my race have to be the one's to unlock it."

"So you're going after it too?" Luffy asked, tilted his head. "I'll have to race you then! Shishishi!"

Ace scoffed. "I'm not trying to race you Lu'. I'm offering to open the doors for you."

"Aw but I wanted to beat you!" Luffy protested.

"You couldn't in a million years." Ace smirked before sobering up. "I'm sorry about Kid. I know both of us weren't the best of friends with him, even though he lived across the hall from us but still..."

"He'll be back someday." Luffy grinned. "Right now I just have to look after Traffy for him and Penguin and save the whale guy!"

"You mean Shachi right?"

"Yep! I'll look after them for Kid until the next game he comes back to play in." Luffy reassured.

"And what will happen with Brook? He's still a soul right now." Ace asked, he had seen the green, glowing soul wandering around earlier.

"Franky says he might try build a cool, robotic body for him! Isn't that amazing?!" Luffy beamed.

Ace sniggered. "It sounds pretty cool Luffy. Now, let's sort out your first problem yeah? We need to rescue the others."

"So I break into the prison first, bust out Nami and Zoro and then we go to Mingo's hospital-"

"No, because the hospital police will be alerted and move Law immediately." Ace explained.

"So I go bust Traffy-"

"And the police at the station will be notified and move Nami and Zoro." He interrupted, earning a groan.

"I quickly burst them out?"

"Luffy I'll go get Nami and Zoro." Ace offered, smirking. "I need to torment some police officers anyway."

"But Smokey might get angry and start chasing you?"

Ace sniggered, smirking at the terrible thoughts that came to mind. "Oh that's fine. We could use the fun."

"Okay then. Guess I'll go after Traffy." Luffy shrugged, thankfully not realising what he had in mind to distract Smoker from his guard duties at the station.

Sprawling out naked on Smoker's desk was always a good way to piss his lover off, though that might just traumatise Nami.

"Try not to break too much stuff Luffy." Ace grinned, ruffling his brother's hair who grinned back.

"Shishishi, I'll try not to!"

.::.

Law stared out the window, keeping quiet and to himself even as the police officer lingered nearby, the kid was drifting off while Law found that he couldn't sleep. He just kept seeing blood. Red hair and blood.

He bit his lip at that and let out a frustrated sigh. He couldn't keep Doflamingo's orders out of his head forever, he could already feel his feelings for the redhead beginning to fade away and it hurt. He wanted to remember Kid, how much he enjoyed the bastard, how much he actually loved him but he was going to end up like Shachi soon.

Shachi was completely fine with everything now. He had been overwhelmed by Doflamingo's will and Law was slowly losing to it too. He wouldn't be able to stay aware for much longer.

He did pause though when he saw a figure in the window, staring at him with a very familiar straw-hat. He closed his eyes and looked away when Luffy punched straight through the window and jumped inside, the officer letting out an alarmed cry just as a fist hit him and knocked him out cold.

"Hey Traffy." Luffy greeted, but it was a sad look on his face.

"Hey Luffy-ya." Law managed to say, he felt so tired.

Luffy was immediately at his side, snapping the cuffs so easily on his wrist much to his amusement before checking him over, frowning at the bandages on his chest and the cast on his arm. Luffy glanced at the door, approaching it and locking it before dumping the table in front of it.

"Law, I'm sorry." Luffy apologised, even actually using his name. "I couldn't stop Mingo from killing him!"

"I couldn't either." Law reminded tiredly.

"I'm going after One Piece with the others. Ace wants to see what it is and so do I. I can never remember what it was even though I've won some of the games before." Luffy huffed before offering him a hand with the biggest grin on his face. "Come with me. Let's go on our adventure together."

Law frowned. "I won't be your pawn Luffy-ya."

"I'm not asking that. You're my friend."

Law chuckled, even as the door was banged against. "I don't remember agreeing to that either."

But he did reach out and take the hand offered to him. He didn't want to go out like this, he wanted to be free. Kid would have wanted the same of him. So would Cora-san.

"Yeah but you're selfish." Luffy chided. "You should just let me make all the decisions here!"

"That's even more selfish of you!" He couldn't help but snap, even as Luffy eased him on to his shoulder, his wounds protesting.

It felt nice though, it meant he wasn't being forced into complacency. He was free, at least for now. One day he would probably meet Kid again but for now, Law needed to get on with his own life instead of being a prisoner of Doflamingo's.

.:End of Chapter:.

Yeah I kinda killed a few folk o.o I'm sorry D: Writing Kid's death was difficult and not sure I did it enough justice but when I tried to write it in his view point it was never satisfying enough for me so I decided Brook's was gonna be the best I could get from it. I even tried in Killer's but I still wasn't happy with it so we've got Brook, the Soul Keeper instead! :D Anyway gonna put a long comment in the epilogue because I wanna hear what you guys think of this chapter first!