If Rocinante Never Met Sengoku
I need a better name for this, I changed Cora’s age to 24 from now on.
He ran. Ran faster than he probably ever has. It’s not like he didn’t trust Sengoku, it’s just that he didn’t trust who Sengoku was with. After all the Navy killed all of Law’s family. And to think Sengoku wanted Law to be in the Navy? Was he nuts!? Just because Sengoku found him, gave him a home, gave him food, new clothes and trained him doesn’t mean crap! The navy was responsible for killing his family. So since Sengoku brought him here to “learn” —or whatever he really couldn’t care less— he took the opportunity once the old man looked away and ran.
“Damn it Law get back here! You don’t know this area!”
Corazon’s eyes half opened to see the ruckus that was happening. Who was yelling?! It had only been a few hours since his nap and frankly—why the heck is there a kid and an adult running to him?— Corazon fell off the ledge, he quickly picked himself up to get a better look at what was happening now. He watched as the two ran towards the building. He knew one thing about Doffy and his business:
Disturbing Doffy when he’s doing business is practically a death wish! He only stood up for a minute when he felt something slam against his chest and against his back.
So much for not disturbing Doffy.
“What the hell you brat!” Corazon shouted sitting up
The floor was surprisingly soft, but he could feel the glares on him. This was the last thing he needed right now.
“Corazon. What are you doing in here.”
Corazon flinched at Doflamingo saying his name. He slowly looked up and just as he suspected. Doflamingo looked mad. Probably more mad than when the marines showed up at Spider Miles.
“Umm well you see…I was taking a nap, then I heard yelling, when I woke up I got tackled.” Corazon slowly shrunk his head into his clothes.
Could this possibly get any worse?!
He could handle the others glaring but Doffy? It was horrifying! No wonder everyone gave in under his glare. Corazon really wouldn’t know, this was his first time being glared at by Doffy. Thankfully said culprit spoke up.
“I was being chased! You were in my way!”
“You little shit-” Corazon said looking down teeth gritted
“Alright that’s enough.” Doflamingo looked up from the two and at his business partner, “We’ll talk later when there’s no disruption.”
Corazon flinched, he stood up not carrying if the brat fell or not. The Family started walking out the door while Corazon walked towards Doflamingo.
“We’ll talk later Corazon.” Doflamingo said as he walked away
Corazon let out a groan of frustration. He turned around to look at the room. It had seats everywhere, a big table in the middle with a papers to the side, chandelier, and candles around the wall. The floor he had landed on had carpet—explains why it was soft—the windows had their curtains closed. The place looked like it belonged to some rich person.
The papers are what caught his attention. He had completely forgot about the brat until he walked to the table and almost grabbed a paper.
“Jeez you let him talk to you like that?”
Corazon turned around, and walked towards the kid. Forcing himself to hide the anger and frustration in his voice.
“He, you little shit, just so happened to be my older brother. So yes. He is going to talk to me like that.”
The brat went silent for once and Corazon was about to make a comment when another kid walked in.
“The young master says to hurry up Corazon! He’s getting inpatient! Oh! And you can bring the new kid too!”
Corazon winced at the sound of Doflamingo getting impatient.
“He wants me to bring the little shit?!” Corazon shouted
“That’s what he said!” The child said leaving
“Baby5 wait! Gah! Damnit!”
He glared down at the kid, and let out a sigh, “Alright. Let’s get going you little shit.”
Corazon started walking pulling out a cigarette to hopefully relieve some stress. He could hear the small footsteps of the brat hurrying behind him and soon his voice speaking up.
“I have a name you blonde bastard!” He shouted running after Corazon
Corazon rolled his eyes lit his cigarette, “Mhm, good for you.”
“Well my name is Corazon so it’s to meet you. You little shit.” Corazon smiled
Law grit his teeth, “It’s Law.”
Corazon opened his mouth, before any words left he tripped and fell, face planting into the dirt as his cigarette flew out of his mouth. This had to be the worst day to ever happen.
Law stared at the blonde. He wanted to say something sarcastic but he felt his shoulder get grabbed and pulled before he could.
“Hey! Watch it!” He snapped
Law looked up and saw—oh great it’s Sengoku—Law glared at the adult. What could he possibly want?
“Those are the Donquixote pirates.” Sengoku spoke
‘Donquixote?’ Law thought turning his head to look at the blonde who was sitting up, ‘That guy is part of a dangerous group?’
“They’re the ones you’re after correct?” Law asked
Sengoku nodded, keeping his eyes on Corazon as he dusted himself off.
“Let’s go. You’re not ready to deal with them.” Sengoku said grabbing the child’s arm and leaving
“Wha- HEY! Let me go! Hey! Corazon help I’m being kidnapped!!”
Corazon tilted his head up and turned it around.
“What the?! Hey!” Corazon shouted running after Law and Sengoku,
Law watched as the blonde ran after them. To him it was weird, he only asked for help because the other citizens thought Sengoku was Laws ‘dad’ and he was just being a bratty kid! He didn’t expect Corazon to actually—oh wait he tripped over air, now Law and Sengoku are getting away.
Corazon got back and started running before an arm grabbed his. He was about to yell at the person when he froze.
“I’m losing my patience. Let’s go Corazon.”
“Doffy! The kid- he needs-” Corazon stumbled for words, he could feel his body tense up as his brother stared down at him
“The brat can handle himself.”
“Corazon. Must I repeat myself again? We’re leaving. Now.” Doflamingo said, dragging the other
No words left Corazon’s mouth. He just allowed himself to be dragged no fight left in him, his head lowered hoping for the best. The kid may have ruined Doffy’s meeting but it was kid. Corazon should help him!
Disobeying Doffy is wrong and he already caused enough trouble.
He heard a slamming noise, indicating they were in a room now. Corazon guessed it was probably his brother’s office. No one was allowed in unless they knocked. Corazon slowly lifted his head, hoping—praying—for the best. Doflamingo leaned against his desk, arms crossed as he watched Corazon.
“I did give it to you! I was taking a nap, I heard yelling, I stood up, and the kid tackled me! I swear Doffy!”
Doflamingo let out a sigh, “Then why do I feel like you’re not telling me something.”
Corazon straightened up as his body tensed. If Doffy found out Corazon looked through the papers he’ll be in trouble. There has to be a way out of this.
“I wouldn’t lie to you.” He said his hands shaking under the weight of Doflamingo’s glare
Doflamingo hummed, he walked towards the younger blonde and looked at him. Placing a hand on his shoulder and smiling calmly.
“You know I only want to protect you right? And I can’t do that if you don’t tell me the truth little brother.”
Corazon looked down hiding his eyes with hair. Has Doffy always been this scary? Is this how others see him? Some scary pirate who’ll do anything to get someone to say what he wants to hear? Blues all he has done is tell him the truth!
“I have Doffy. I promise.”
Silence fell. And Corazon hoped that for once someone—anyone—would knock on the door to interrupt this interrogation.
“Very well.” Doflamingo said, lowering both hands
Corazon lifted his head a little to look at him. He didn’t like this side of his brother. He preferred the side of him that was calm, would read books with him, go out to buy new books and maps with him, he didn’t like this version.
“But,” Doflamingo said grabbing Corazon face, “if I find out you lied, I will be pissed off understand.”
“I understand Doffy.” Corazon tried hiding his shaky voice, fear growing.
“I only want to protect you Roci.” The eldest smiled moving his hand to the side of Corazon’s head moving a strand of hair away from his eye
Doflamingo started to walk off but stopped at the doorway before saying, “One more thing, I would much appreciate it if you followed my orders betters.”
“Hm, that’s good! I don’t want my little brother getting hurt due to him being clumsy!” The only sound that left the room after that was laughter
Corazon stood there, he tried moving but his body refused to move. Apart of him blamed himself, he really should have done better to stop himself from falling. Done better to not disturb Doffy.
“Corazon?” A small voice asked
He turned his head to be greeted with the same child as before.
‘Smile. She can’t know. Just smile.’ He forced a smile on his face, Doffy, and Baby5 always said his smile made everything better. So as long as he smiled everything would be fine.
“Is everything ok?” She asked stepping inside
“Yup! Doffy just wanted to make sure I’m ok after that crash! Nothing else!”
Her voice changed from its worrying tone back to its cheerful one as she smiled and said, “Ok! As long as you’re ok!”
“Yea, you know me! I’m clumsy and he wanted to double check to make sure I wasn’t brain damaged!” He said swinging an arm to knock on his head
“Pfft, yea that would be bad! We can’t have that!”
“Oh yes it would, I mean can you imagine! Me, brain damage?! It would probably make everyone question stuff! Although it would be weird if they didn’t already.”
Baby5 let out a small laugh as Corazon continued to talk, the two made their way back to the deck where everyone was. Corazon received a head turn from the elder brother, and he became quiet.
“I’ll see you later Corazon!” Baby5 waved as she skipped to her post on the ship
Corazon gave a wave back and stopped when the girl left. He followed Doflamingo to the cabin in silence, even if he wanted to say something, he highly doubted Doflamingo wanted to hear. The older brother wasn’t in the mood to talk.
Law watched Sengoku went through papers. He had expected to get a lecture about leaving his sight. But instead he just got pulled away back to the ship and is now sitting down watching the old man searching drawers for papers.