Spa

Neo groan as her back hit the ground. Her chest heaved up and down as her lungs drank in air. Without prompting, her solar crystal appeared. A few birds flew in circles above her. She could feel they wanted to come check on her, but remained in the air. So she sent them good feelings to let them know she was fine and so they wouldn't drop any more bombs on Tero for forbidding them to come around her during training.

"Not bad at all," Tero said. "You can now push Red Hair back five feet."

"Great. Wonderful. I just have to beat myself half to death to reach that point," Neo grumbled.

"Being a bit dramatic, don't you think?" Shanks leaned over her with a smile.

"Maybe." Neo shrugged.

"You've done well," Shanks said. "I'm proud of you."

"Thanks." Neo exhaled. She lifted her hands and stared at the crystal. It now covered her skin from her fingertips to just below her breasts. "But I'm still no where near going full body with this. How long is it going to take?"

"You know we can't answer that," Tero said. "We're done for the day. In fact, you've done well enough that I'm going to give you a few days off."

"Thank you! If I could get up I'd hug you!"

"However." Tero crossed his arms and peered down at her. "I still want you to create your crystal form and keep it there for as long as you can everyday. Start that tomorrow."

"As long as I get a break from fighting." Neo closed her eyes.

"I think we have the perfect thing for you."

Neo tilted her head back to see the upside down faces of Topaz, Ikkaku, Rosin, and Raina, who was holding Cora. "Hello, ladies. What are you doing out here?"

"We have come to fetch you," Ikkaku said, hand on her hip.

"Oh?" Neo blinked.

"I have to leave soon," Rosin said.

"Oh." Neo's lips turned down. She hadn't had much time to spend with Rosin since she arrived.

"Don't look so sad." Rosin walked over, bent down, and patted Neo on her forehead.

"Sorry." Neo sat up and faced them.

"I figured you'd want to spend some more time with Rosin," Topaz said. "So I booked us girls a spa day."

"Really?" Neo's eyebrows perked.

Topaz nodded. "We came to get you so we can head over to the spa right now."

"Now that sounds like a party." Shanks grinned. "I think I'll join you."

"You are so not invited," Raina said in a matter of fact tone. "This is for girls only. With the exception of Cora, of course. Isn't that right, sweet boy? You're grandpa is going to have to sit this one out."

Cora stared up at the woman.

"Ouch. Heartbroken." Shanks pressed a hand over his heart. "How will I ever heal from such a blow?"

Neo giggled. "You can be so silly, Godfather."

"I've made sure that we'll have the spa all to ourselves," Topaz said. "That way we won't be disturbed and Neo doesn't have to deal with her fans fawning over her. They're all head over heels for the ball coming up to celebrate Cora's birth."

"We're having a ball?" Neo tilted her head.

"Yeah." Topaz shrugged. "I recently heard about it. They wanted to keep it a secret, but I knew you would want to know ahead of time."

"You're the best." Neo pushed herself to her feet. "I should tell Law."

"Already done," Topaz said. "On both the spa and the ball. He's going to spent time with the boys while we're having girl time. He'll talk to you later about the ball. It's the day after tomorrow. Shall we?"

Neo nodded. With a wave goodbye to her godfather and trainer, the small group of women, and one baby, were in the air.

"This is going to be so great!" Raina squealed, causing Cora to whine. She passed him to his mother. "I've never had a spa treatment before."

"Neither have I," Rosin said. "Always been too busy for one."

"I've been a couple times," Topaz said.

"What about you, Neo?" Rosin asked. "Have you ever been to a spa?"

"No." Neo rocked Cora. "But Law and I have, uh, done our... um..." She flushed.

Rosin laughed. "Don't be shy about it. Everyone knows what goes on between a husband and wife. My husband and I have had plenty of spa days of our own."

Neo huffed. "I'll never get use to talk openly about this stuff with anyone but Law."

"There it is!" Raina pointed.

Neo looked down to see a one story building. On the outside was a large pool and a couple smaller ones. Multiple lawn chairs were spread about the pools. As Topaz said, no one was in sight.

They landed in front and were greeted by another familiar face.

"Healer Zinnia," Neo said.

"Hope you don't mind if I join you," the healer said with a smile.

"Of course not. I just thought you would be busy with patients."

"They're doing fine. I know you won't be here for much longer."

"You're going to stay here." Neo's shoulders slumped even though she knew this would happen.

The healer nodded. "You are all healed from giving birth. And your brother can fill in if anything comes up with Cora. It's time I returned to my practice here."

Tears pooled in Neo's eyes. "I know. Still, I'm going to miss having you around."

"Try not to think about it," Healer Zinnia said. "Now is the time for fun and relaxing."

"Then let's go!" Raina threw a punch in the air then led the way into the building. They all paused to a loud thud. Turning they found Rosin on the ground. The woman grumbled to herself as she stood back up and dusted the dirt off her clothes.

A calming wave of vanilla greeted the group upon stepping through the doors. A small group of women, dressed in head to toe white, bowed. "Welcome, Princess."

Neo nodded, still wishing the elementals wouldn't be so formal with her. "Yes. Thank you very much."

"Please." One of the women gestured towards another door. "This way. We have wraps prepared for you."

"Wraps?" Neo asked as they moved forward.

"You wear them around you body." Healer Zinnia mimicked movements of putting a towel around her body. "It's like wrapping a towel around yourself. Only these wraps are thinner than a towel."

"Oh." Neo followed her friends into the room, unsure about what was going to happen. She scanned the room and found crystal boxes lined three walls. Benches were in front of the boxes. Lemongrass were housed in colorful pots around the room.

"This is so exciting!" Raina bounced over to one of the boxes were a white cloth was folded and laying inside. She started removing her clothes.

Neo tensed when the rest of her friends starting taking off their clothes as well. Cora shifted in her arms with a small whine. She rocked him as she felt Law questioning her. "Hush. It's all right."

"Neo?" Topaz walked over to her.

"I'm okay. I guess I didn't realize I'd have to undress with other people around. Not that I don't trust you all," Neo said. "I've just never done it before. When we were with the Straw Hats on Wano I skipped on the public bathing."

"It's not a big deal. We won't look if I'll make you feel better," Rosin said.

"Would you like us to step out of the room?" Healer Zinnia asked.

"No." Neo shook her head and lifted Cora in her winds. "I'll be fine. Though I might have to have the, um...? What are those women called?"

"Masseuse," Healer Zinnia said. "Or, more simply, massage therapist."

Neo nodded. "They might have to stop on occasion. While I trust the elementals, I still have issues with being touched by strangers."

"Don't worry." Raina patted Neo on the shoulder. "I promise they will do whatever you wish of them. Remember, you are their royal. If you don't like what they do you can throw them in the cells."

A moment of silence settled over the room before Neo laughed. Her bells filled the room. The rest of the women started laughing.

"Thanks, Raina." Neo brushed a tear away. "I needed that."

"Anytime." Raina grinned.

The women proceeded to undress.

Neo shifted as she took her clothes off. Tossing a glance at the others she found they were giving her as much privacy as they could being in the same room. Grabbing the wrap she placed it around her. It brushed her skin like a spring breeze. She scooped Cora back in her arms. "Silk?"

"Of course. Made right here on Luminous. Best feeling in the world." Raina rubbed her hands over the fabric. "So smooth!"

Neo had to agree. Law would love running his hands over her body wearing this silk fabric.

"You ready for your first spa treatment?" Topaz asked walking over to her sister. She tapped Cora on his nose. "How about you, little boy? Do you want a spa treatment?"

Cora puckered his lips at her.

"Ready as I'll ever be," Neo said. "Though I think we'll wait a while for Cora to have a spa treatment."

"Then let's get to it!" Rosin rubbed her hands together.

They stepped out of the changing room and followed one of the therapists into another room. There more flowers producing relaxing scents placed around the room. Soothing music was produced from an unseen source. Water ran down at wall across from the chairs where the massage therapists were waiting.

Neo took the chair in the middle so she could have her friends on her sides. Using a earth crystal she formed a bed for Cora so she could keep a close eye on him as he slept and she got her treatment.

One of the therapist stepped up behind her. "We shall start with a head massage then work down to the shoulder, arms, legs, and feet. If you wish for me to stop at any point during the massage I will do so."

"Thank you." Neo exhaled, mentally preparing herself for what was to come.

"Here we go."

Neo tensed as the therapist's fingers connected with her scalp. The woman's fingertips started moving in slow circles. She released another exhale and relaxed. The movements were like a magic of their own.

"Nice, huh?" Rosin asked.

"Very," Neo replied. "Maybe our next crewmate should be a massage therapist."

"You could always ask one of the elementals to come with us," Topaz said.

Healer Zinnia chuckled. "I can't see Law allowing that."

Neo hummed in thought. "You might be right. A massage therapist could cause problems. The entire crew would want massages all the time. What a bummer."

"Well, I'm sure you can convince him if you really wanted it," Raina said. "That boy is whooped."

"Is that so?" Rosin asked.

"Yeah." Raina nodded.

"Like you wouldn't believe," Healer Zinnia said.

"He's puddy in Neo's hands," Topaz added.

"He's not that bad," Neo protested with a pout. "He won't let me have a pet."

"You agreed with him on that," Topaz said. "But if you really wanted one he wouldn't be able to say no to you."

"Man, I wish my husband was like that." Rosin sighed.

"Wish I could find a man like that." Raina gave her own sigh. "Though I highly doubt there's anyone else like Law on the planet. Same goes for his relationship with Neo. Unique circumstances that created a bond stronger than sea prism stone. Rather romantic."

"Maybe," Neo said. "But it sure wasn't romantic in getting to him." She fingered his ring then smiled. "But I'm glad I'm with him now. I hope we get to grow old together."

"I'm so envious!" Raina squealed.

"You're too cute, Neo," Rosin said. "I'm glad I got to meet up with you."

"I wish you could stay longer. Will you at least stay for the ball?"

"Sure. But after that I have to get going. It's going to be a long trip back."

"Not a problem." Raina stretched out her legs. "We wind elementals can take you home. Or at least close to home."

"That isn't necessary." Rosin waved her hand in an attempt to wave away the offer.

"It is necessary." Neo sat up and gave Rosin a firm look. "I want to make sure you arrive home safely. You've had a long enough journey coming after us. I'm sure your family misses you a lot."

"Very well. It'll make you feel better." Rosin winked. "I wouldn't dare disobey an order from my royal."

Neo smiled with a shake of her head and leaned back in her chair. "You can be so silly."

'Neo, when you're done there come to your parents house.'

'My parents house?'

'Yes. I've been patient enough. I'm not sharing you with anyone tonight, Cora excluded.'

Neo giggled.

"Something wrong?" Healer Zinnia asked.

"Law's getting impatient with me being away from him."

"I bet he's wanting his own spa day from his wife." Raina giggled.

Neo blushed. Law's mind was going over some sexual situations.

...

"So shiny! Look how shiny!" Neo flashed her fingernails to Law for the sixth time in the few seconds she had arrived at her parents house.

"She's been like this since they've been painted," Raina explained.

"A natural reaction considering she's never had her nails painted." Law's eyes dropped to Neo's toenails. They were painted the same sparkling blue as her fingernails. "Thanks for bringing her home. Where's Topaz? I figured if anyone escorted her and Cora it would have been her."

Raina jerked her thumb towards the castle. "She wanted to head back to the castle to make sure the preparations for the ball will keep Neo comfortable."

"I'll take over from here." He took Cora from Raina then guided Neo inside with his free hand. Once in the middle of the living room he stepped in front of her, tilted her chin up, and gave her a deep kiss.

Neo melted into his touch and kissed him back. Her knees wobbled as heat flooded her cheeks, chest, and stomach.

Law chuckled. Pulling back he wrapped his arm around her waist. "Easy now. Don't fall and hit your head."

"It would have been your fault." Neo fanned her flushed face.

"Then you shouldn't have been so mesmerized by your nails." Law glanced down when their son started making noises at him. "Look. Even Cora's feeling neglected."

Neo rolled her eyes. "Cora is never neglected, especially since we've arrived here." She kissed Cora's forehead. "Isn't that right, sweet baby?"

Cora smiled.

"So why did you want me to meet you here exactly? I know it has nothing to do with being away from me. If you really wanted me you would have called for me." Neo looked around. Everything was still the same since the last time they were here. The square table still sat between the two chairs, opposite of the small couch and its end tables. The tan color of the walls. The organic figurines were shining from a recent polishing. And flesh flower adorn the vases. Only thing different was a bassinet sitting on the floor next to the couch and familiar music tone dials on the coffee table. "Aren't those Bepo's?"

"They are. I borrowed them."

Neo walked over and turned one on. Uta's voice came flowing out of it and filled the space. "I hope Godfather doesn't come by. I don't want to upset him by listening to Uta's music."

"I doubt he'll be upset." He poked her in the ribs then settle Cora in the bassinet. "Now stop talking about him. This is our time."

"Sorry." Neo thought back to the time when Shanks revealed to her about his adopted daughter. It was about two months after they had formed their dream world. Neo had heard Uta's name long before that as Bepo was a huge fan of the girl. It wasn't a shock for her to learn about Uta. But it was a shock to learn what happened to her. The topic of the singer was a sensitive one for Shanks, especially when Luffy was also the topic of discussion. So she avoided it.

Shanks also told her that Uta knew about the elementals. He left one to watch over her in his absence.

"Anyway." Law took Neo's hand and pulled her to him. He placed one of her hands on his shoulder and held the other in his hand. "I wanted you here so we could have some private time to ourselves, but also so we could practice dancing."

"Dancing? Oh, right, the ball." Neo followed him as he led her around. She gave a thoughtful hum. "I guess we don't dance much, especially the ballroom type. How do you know these steps?"

"I studied them while you've been training. I figured we'd get a little practice in before the ball so you'd be more comfortable dancing in front of everyone."

Neo smiled. "You are so sweet."

"So are you. And I shall let you know now that dancing is not all we are going to be doing tonight." Law dipped his hand underneath her shirt.

"I knew that the second you told me to come here. Your mind was an open book. It's a miracle you didn't distract me from training." Neo met Law's lips with hers.

"I thought about it," Law mumbled against her skin. His hand slipped from hers to join the other. Taking a hold of the hem of her shirt he pulled it off and tossed it to the side. His hands cupped her hips before reaching for the button of her jean shorts.

Neo stepped out of her shorts and kicked them way.

Law bent down and kissed her.

Cora whined and babbled.

Law sighed.

"Don't worry." Neo kissed him. "Cora doesn't really want anything at the moment. Besides, it's almost time for him to go to bed. Then we can really have time to ourselves. Be a little patient."

"I'll try." Law nipped at her neck. "But no promises."