Donquixotes

"At least there's not a Warper here," Nami stated as she looked around. She, Robin, Neo and Law were walking through one of the towns that inhabited the island they were currently on.

Neo had sensed part of her homeland. They found the area, but no Warper appeared to be on this island. They all agreed they could use a couple days off their ships. Neo was using the surrounding fracture of her home island to try and connect to the heart of Luminous, but it wasn't working. She was becoming frustrated with herself.

As a distraction, Nami and Robin decided to drag Neo into town for some shopping. Law, who didn't want to leave Neo's side, followed along. The rest of their group divided up and did whatever interested them. Some wondered off to a local tavern, some stayed behind at their fractured Luminous campsite, while some went fishing.

"I find it interesting that everyone is so calm on this island," Robin exclaimed as she looked around at the people. The people had somehow figured out how to work the dreamlike world their currently in.

"They wouldn't be if they knew the reason behind why all this is possible," Neo said while looking at the town. The towns people had used the dreamlike state to enhance several aspects of their town. They made their run down buildings new, grew fresh fruit and vegetables, created animals to help till the soil. "I just feel so bad that once this mess is over they're gonna loose all of this. This island isn't very prosperous. I can feel the soil really isn't good for planting. And there's never much rain here either."

"You should use your crystals to help them," Nami suggested. "You can enrich the soil, grow some food and such."

"We could also create a system where they can gather and store what rain water they do get here," Robin added.

"That's a great idea! Franky would be good with that!" Nami smiled. "Since we're taking a break here that'll give the boys something to do so they'll stay out of trouble!"

"I guess so. It might help make things better," Neo look at Law, but he didn't return the gaze. He was staring off in another direction. But what concerned Neo was the color had drained from his face. "Law, what is it?"

"You look like you've just seen a ghost," Nami said.

"I…I think I just did," Law choked out.

"What do you mean?" Neo asked.

"I thought I just saw Corazon," Law swallowed.

"Our son?!" Neo asked in a panic.

"No, I mean Rosinante…Doflamingo's brother," Law tightened his hold on Neo's hand. Without another word, and without releasing her hand, Law took off towards the man who looked like Corazon. Nami and Robin exchanged looks then followed after them. They came to a sudden halt when they found who Law as looking for. "It…It can't be…"

The women looked at the blonde man that Law was staring at. He was sitting on a crate. He pulled out a cigarette and lit it and himself on fire. Law's eyes widened. "It is him."

Neo summoned her water crystals and put out the fire on Corazon's shoulder. Corazon patted his now wet shoulder then looked up at them. "Oh, thanks, young miss. But it wasn't necessary. I'm a klutz. I do that all the time."

"It's you," Law said again. He pulled Neo along and walked closer to Corazon. Corazon raised his eyes to Law. "It is you. But how?"

"Hm?" Corazon stared at Law and blinked a few times.

"Well, you did say that Empress Futura said this was possible," Robin said.

"So then, this is the real Corazon?" Nami asked.

"I guess so. Trafalgar would know," Robin replied.

"Law?" Neo asked. With her free hand, she tugged on his sleeve and looked up at him. "Is it really him?"

"It's him," Law nodded. "I'd know him anywhere. Your back... Cora, your back!"

"Do I…" Corazon took a closer look at Law. He ran his dark eyes carefully over Law's facially features and body. "It can't be…Law?! You're an adult? How is that possible?! You're just a kid!"

"Cora!" Law leaped forward and hugged the man with tears in his eyes. "I can't believe it! You are really here!"

"Law?" Corazon blinded in confusion. "What's going on?"

"Oh man, I have so much to tell you," Law said pulling back from the older man.

"Be careful, Trafalgar," Robin warned. "Revealing too much could cause problems to the time stream."

"I know," Law nodded. "But I can't keep silent about everything."

"Uh, Law?" Neo spoke quietly. She was unsure of what to do in this situation. Law studied her for a few seconds before looking at Nami and Robin.

"Why don't you two head back to camp?" Law asked. The two women nodded without question. They then walked off leaving the remaining three behind. Neo watched them walk off before turning her eyes back to the men. She flinched when she caught Corazon's eyes. He was studying her with peaked interest, but also with caution. She dropped her eyes to the ground and collapsed her hands in front of her. She didn't move until Law walked back over to her. He slid his hand into hers. When she looked at him, he gave her a tender smile. She then allowed him to walk her over to Corazon. "Cora…This is Neo. She's my wife."

"You're married?!" Corazon's eyes popped open. He looked at Law then a Neo. He tossed his gaze between the two for several seconds before letting his eyes settle on Neo. A smile pulled a cross his lips. "I never would have thought you would have gotten married. But she's very lovely."

Neo's cheeks flushed at his words. With her free hand she grabbed onto Law's arm and leaned into him. Corazon tilted his head in confusion. Law chuckled lightly. He kissed her hair before speaking. "She's kinda shy around people she doesn't know. Just give her a few minutes to adjust to you being here."

"Um, okay," Corazon brought his eyes back to Law. "So you want to tell me what's going on? How is it possible that you're an adult? I just saw you a couple days ago and you were still a kid. And where the heck am I?"

"It's kind of a long story," Law rubbed the back of his neck. He looked around at the surrounding townspeople. He then pointed to the outer edges of town. "Let's fine a more private place to talk."

Corazon nodded. He stood up and the small group left the town for a more quiet setting. Once Law found a spot that suited his taste, they sat down. Neo curled against Law's side. He put his arm around her and kissed her hair again. She remained quiet in his embrace as he told Corazon what happened. He was carefully leaving out certain details, like when Corazon was going to die and that it was Doflamingo who was going to kill him.

Neo could easily sense Law wanted to tell the man everything in an attempt to save the man's life, but never did. Law knew, from experience with Pendulum, messing with time was never a good thing. Corazon was technically dead in their time and that was how it should stay. That's how it was going to stay, no matter how much it hurt Law.

"Wow!" Corazon exclaimed once Law was done speaking. "That's just crazy! Imagine it! You have a son and are married!"

"Are you serous?!" Law shouted. Neo looked at him. She wasn't use to seeing him act so out of character. The only time she sees him like this is around Luffy. "Out of everything I've told you that's what surprises you the most?!"

Corazon chuckled. "Yup. The rest isn't so farfetched considering the brother I have and all the devil fruits in the world."

Corazon shook his head and rubbed his neck. He then looked at Neo and Law. "I really can't believe this. You're a father and a husband. I'm happy for you both. You seem to make each other very happy. And I hope this little brat hasn't giving you too much trouble, young lady."

"Oh, um, you can call me Neo," Neo smiled lightly. "And no he hasn't. He's been very wonderful."

"I see," Corazon chuckled. It was a suggestive chuckle that made Law blush.

"Would you…like to see our son?" Neo asked. She clasped her hand around the compact.

"I'd love to," Corazon replied. Neo lifted the compact off her neck. She opened it and held it out to the man. He peered in the mirror and smiled. "He's a very handsome young man. You both must be very proud."

"We are," Law said confidently.

"So what now?" Neo asked. Both Law and Corazon considered her words.

"Well, it's not like I can get back to where I belong, at least at the moment. So, if it's all right, I might as well join you all," Corazon said.

Law nodded. "The more help we can get the better and faster this will go."

The three then stood up and headed back to their camp. They all knew they were gonna be bombarded with questions. And they were. The second they stepped into camp, Luffy asked multiple questions. Once all the questions had been asked and answered, Neo learned that Nami and Robin had already discussed their ideas on improving things for this island with Franky. The cyborg had pencils and papers out with a rough draft already draw on it.

"And this will work?" Neo asked looking at the draft.

"Of course it will," Franky smiled. "I've designed it after all."

"And we've already started," Usopp said, twirling a hammer.

"I'm just glad for the distraction," A Heart Pirate said. He and others were moving around logs they were gonna use.

…

"Wow!" Corazon exclaimed. He, taking a break from all the work they were doing, was sitting under a tree and watching Neo. She had her earth and water crystals out. She was working on enriching the soil on the island while the others were working on the system to gather and store rainwater. "She's a very impressive woman."

Law, who was also taking a break, couldn't help but smile proudly. The look didn't go unnoticed by Corazon. He snickered. "She certainly has your number."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Law scoffed.

"Don't try to pretend with me, kid. I know you well enough," Corazon smirked at him. "You've never been the type to let anyone tell you want to do, but you roll over for her at her simplest command. She doesn't even have to ask. All she has to do is look at you and you fold. She's got you whooped."

Law growled when he couldn't stop his blushing. Corazon laughed. "You have a very powerful wife. She must be an incredible addition to your crew. It almost makes you indestructible."

Law sighed and his eyes softened. "In a way, I suppose it does. But Neo is too sweet and innocent to ever use her crystals to their full potential. And she will never kill anyone again, no matter what they do to her."

"I guess you're right," Corazon looked at Law then let his eyes wonder back over to Neo. "I wonder what she would have been like if she didn't have such a painful past."

"She might be more open with using her abilities, but I think she'd still be pretty much the same. I believe she'd always be kind and gentle in nature no matter how she grew up," Law said softly. Neo looked over at him at that point. She smile lightly and waved at him.

"She loves to know where you always are, doesn't she?" Corazon asked.

"Yeah," Law nodded. "She can't stand it when we're separated. I've become the stabilizing strength she needed to reclaim her life. She's done so well."

Corazon studied Law quietly for a while before speaking again. "I get the feeling that you can't stand being away from her either. You need her as much as she needs you."

Law didn't reply. He just looked Corazon before returning his gaze to Neo. Then Sanji called out to everyone. "Lunch is ready! Everyone! Come and get it!"

"Come and get it!" Celeste echoed. "Lunch is ready!"

"Great!" Brook cheered.

"I'm starving!" Usopp added. The two crews set down the tools they were using and headed towards the blonde cook.

Neo banished her crystals as she walked over to Law and Corazon. Law greeted her with a smile. "You're doing so well."

"Thanks," Neo smiled. "I think this is actually going to work. At least, it's going to help them a bit. I'm glad."

"Well, I'm glad this is making you feel better," Law tilted her chin and pressed his lips to hers. Corazon couldn't stop his snickering.

"What's up with him?" Neo asked after breaking their kiss.

"Nothing," Law grumbled. He slipped his arm around her waist and headed towards their lunch. "Just ignore him."

"Aw, don't be like that, Law," Corazon chuckled. "I think it's cute how lovey dovey she makes you. It actually suits you very well."

"Shut up!" Law hissed with burning red cheeks. Neo giggled at Law's embarrassed situation. Before she could say anything, strings wrapped around her waist and pulled her away from Law. "Neo!"

"Law!" Neo's scream caused the crews to pause and turn towards her. She was suspended in the air by strings around her torso, wrists and ankles as a familiar, disturbing laughter then rang out.

"It can't be," Luffy's exclaimed with wide eyes.

"What's going on?" Nami asked.

"I'm not sure what surprises me the most," Doflamingo said as he walked out from behind a tree. Law narrowed his eyebrows and clenched his fists. "The fact that I'm seeing my brother, who I know is dead…Or that you, Law, just kissed this woman. I never would have guessed you had a lover."

"Don't you dare hurt her!" Law hissed. He warped his sword to his hand and unsheathed it. The rest of the crews gathered around and stood ready for a fight.

"No!" Neo shouted. She summoned her crystals. Before she could use them, Doflamingo tightened his strings on her, cutting through her clothes and skin. Her scream pierced through Law's ears, making his heart seize up.

"Doflamingo! Release her at once!" Law demanded. He led the charge forward.

Neo opened her eyes to see her friends and family rushing towards Doflamingo. The memories of Law's wounds he got from fighting this man slammed back into her thoughts. Her heart rate increased and her crystals reappeared. Dark clouds rolled in. Thunder clapped, lightning flashed and struck several spots on the island, vines snapped, flowers grew, animals cried out and bared their fangs.

"No!" Neo cried out again. She created a huge gust of wind, knocking the crews and Doflamingo down. Now free, she snapped out her wings. She hovered near Doflamingo and glared at him. "You will not touch my family again!"

Doflamingo studied her carefully before laughing. "Well, aren't you an interesting one."

He tried to use his strings on her again. But she wouldn't allow it. Knowing about what was going on in the world right now added with her crystals, her knowledge of his powers and him not knowing what all she can do with hers, she had the advantage here. And she knew it. She used it to her advantage. She used the world's current state to trapped and disable Doflamingo's powers with as many sea stone cuffs as she could create.

"Wow! I never knew she could be so scary!" Brook said as they all watched in disbelief.

"Her fear of loosing Law is what's making this possible," Robin said.

"Well, fear is a powerful thing," Nami nodded.

"She's already had to face almost loosing Law once," Sanji said, puffing on his cigarette. "She's not going to let that happen again. We're just lucky he doesn't know what's going on here."

"Aw, I wanted to fight him again!" Luffy pouted. Both his crew and the Heart Pirates glared at him. "What?"

They turned back to the battle. After locking Doflamingo's body in the cuffs and shackles, Neo summoned a box made of the stone. She trapped him inside it. Using her crystals, she broke off a part of the island, placed the box on it and set him flying as far away from her family as she possible could. As the elements settled back down, Neo dropped to the ground.

"Neo!" Law dropped his sword and ran over to her. He kneeled down and pulled her into his arms.

"L-Law…I couldn't let you," She cried. She wrapped her arms around his waist and held on to him as tight as she could. "I could let you fight. I couldn't do it. I couldn't…lose you…"

"Shh," Law stroked her hair, not caring about the blood she was getting on him. "I know, love. It's all right. Everything's fine now. I'm still here. Summon your solar crystal now. You need to stop the bleeding."

At first, Law didn't think she heard him. But her crystal appeared. Corazon walked over and squatted down. "So that's her solar crystal, huh?"

"Yeah," Law nodded. He paused before speaking again. "Look…about what Doflamingo said about you…"

"Don't worry about it," Corazon shook his head. "I always knew he'd kill me at some point considering I'm going to betray him. But I guess you already knew about my betrayal."

Law nodded. Corazon nodded back. "It must have been so hard for you. I'm sorry."

"Don't be," Law shook his head. He picked her up then stood up. "I need to take care of her right now."

"Of course," Corazon nodded again.

"She okay?" Shachi asked as he, Bepo and the rest of the crews rushed over to them.

"She'll be fine," Law replied. "I'm going to take her to the sub for a while."

"Right." They all nodded in understanding.

"I'll bring you both something to eat in a while," Sanji said.

"Thanks," Law then carried Neo to the sub. He placed her on the exam table and took care of her injuries. He then took her to their room to cuddle with her. "Feeling better?"

"A little bit," She replied. "I was just so scared. I thought that…"

"I know. But it's over," Law tightened his hold on her. "You did very well. Doflamingo didn't know what hit him. I'll bet he'll think twice before messing with you again."

Law couldn't help but chuckle. Neo chuckled lightly as well. She tilted her head so she could look at him. "I'm glad Corazon's here."

"I'm glad he's here too." Law then leaned down and kissed her.

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Author's Notes: Well, still here. No surgery 'yet'. I did have to have a small procedure that I had to be knocked out for (Now I got a lovely little bruise from the IV on my arm). What I thought was wrong was actually fine. It did, however, reveal another issue. I think I might have a hernia. :/ My doctor apparently is fairly concerned about it and has talked to a surgeon already so surgery might still be possible at some point. I'm getting a CT scan in a few days. That should reveal if surgery is going to happen or not.

Thanks all for the support, well wishes and prays! Here some hugs for everyone!

sarge1130: Thanks for pointing that mistake out. I didn't even noticed :/ I guess I was just so use to using Penguin since he's one of the three we know the names of. It's been fixed. :)