7 Chapter 7: Law & Bepo
A month passed before Alfia and I eventually reached Swallow Island.
The moment we did so I saw Alfia shivering from the cold. But considering her choice of clothing that's her own fault.
She's the one who chooses to walk around in a gothic-style dress.
Not that I am complaining since it perfectly accentuates all her curves and whatnot.
Still, I told her that we were heading farther north since Swallow Island resides closer to the North Pole in this world and instructed her to dress a bit warmer. Yet she disregarded my advice.
Oh well.
As I dropped the anchor I saw Alfia place on a winter coat out of the corner of my eye.
Seeing my gaze she sent a sharp glare in my direction. "Not a word."
"I wasn't even going to say anything in the first place." I replied.
"Sure you weren't." Alfia retorted. Giving me a deadpan expression as she did so.
I chuckled at this.
Ignoring my small bit of laughter Alfia climbed out of the boat onto the beach. Me following right behind her.
The two of us then headed further inland until we reached a small town.
Once we did so we started asking around about the island's so-called miracle doctor. After an hour of searching we found a previous patient of the doctors who gave us direction to their home.
A small cabin in the woods.
Our next destination set, Alfia and I started making our way there.
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Hearing the snow crunch under our shoes Alfia and I walked side-by-side through the snow-covered forest.
A gentle snowfall raining down from the sky as we did so.
This gave me a small sense of serenity.
Glancing at Alfia I noticed it did the same for her as well.
"This is nice." Alfia said.
"Yeah, it is." I agreed.
The two of us then continued our trek in a comfortable silence.
That is until a figure jumped down from a tree in front of us. A basket filled with fruit slung over their shoulders.
Looking at the person I immediately recognized them.
It is the lovable polar-bear mink Bepo.
The other person on Swallow Island I wanted to recruit. Since you can't have Bepo without Law. That's like having night without day, or pancakes without maple syrup. Once just isn't the same without the other.
After he landed on the ground Bepo turned in our direction. He then got a happy expression on his face and waved at us. "Hi, my name is Bepo." He said.
"Hello there." I replied. "My name is Roberts, and this here is my crewmate/lover Alfia." I explained.
Introducing Alfia, since right now her jaw is wide and her eyes are glazed over.
"Bear, a talking polar bear." Alfia muttered. "Are you a zoan devil-fruit eater?" She finally managed to ask.
Since I explained to Alfia about the different kinds of devil fruits during our training. I also explained about the various species of this world to her as well. Telling her I learned it all from the marines on the base back in Spades Town.
Which she truly believes since I was ever so friendly with those guys.
But that was all apart of my plan.
"Zoan, what is that, can you eat it?" Bepo asked. A delighted expression on his face as he did so.
"So cute." Alfia suddenly spoke.
"Ok, ok, that's enough of that for now." I said.
Which snapped Alfia back to reality.
"So I take it you are not a zoan-devil fruit user then?" Alfia asked.
"No, I am not." Bepo said.
"That means you are a mink." Alfia stated.
"Ha!" Bepo happily answered.
"But what are you doing here, I thought minks only live in the Grand Line?" Alfia mused.
"Before we go any further Bepo I would like to ask you, is there a doctor around here?" I questioned him.
"Yes. My best friend Law. Please follow me and I'll take you to him." Bepo said.
He then turned around and stated walking, leading the way.
Alfia and I following right behind him.
In no time at all we arrived at a cabin in the woods.
The moment we did so the front door was opened and a man stepped out. One I would recognize anywhere. Since he is one of my top five favorite characters in all of One Piece.
Trafalgar D. water Law.
Law turned his gaze upon me and Alfia for a moment before directing it to his best friend Bepo. "Bepo, who are these two, why did you bring them here?"
"They asked for a doctor and since I knew one I brought them to you." Bepo answered.
As he did so Law sighed. He then turned his attention back to us. "So, who are you two and why did you come here?"
"Greetings my name is Soren D. Roberts, and this here is my crewmate/lover Alfia." I explained. Not missing the momentary look of shock on Law's face when I mentioned the D in my name.
But as quickly as it appeared it disappeared, Law's features becoming a mask I can't see through.
Good thing I have observation haki.
Focusing on Law I can sense wariness, intrigue, and a bit of skepticism. But given what I know about his past and personality due to my foreknowledge that's just natural for him.
"I see." Law said. "Now then I'll ask again, why did you two come here?"
"We heard rumors of a miracle doctor who called Swallow Island home, and we came to investigate those rumors first hand. Looks like they are true." I explained.
"They are, but you still haven't answered my questions." Law replied.
"I'm just getting to that. Put simply Alfia and I are pirates and we would like you to join our crew Law." I explained. "Bepo can also come to."
"Yay." Bepo happily said.
Which again made Law sigh and lightly shake his head at his best friends antics.
"Bepo no. We're not going anywhere." Law spoke. He then looked at me. "I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to refuse to join your crew."
"No, I'm sorry. Since I'm going to have to refuse your refusal." I replied. A smile on my face as I did so. "I want you on my crew Law. And I won't take no for an answer."
When I said this Law narrowed his eyes on my direction. He then reached into the cabin briefly and pulled his signature blade Kikoku from within it.
The moment he did so I grabbed the hilt of my own blade, feeling my blood started to pump as I did so.
"Leave, or I'll make you." Law said.
"Not happening." I replied. "Instead how about this. We have a match. If I win then you and Bepo will join my crew. But if you win Alfia and I will leave and never bother you two ever again. How does that sound?"
Law took a moment to ponder before answering.
"Fine. But you better keep your word." Law said.
"I will. No need to worry about that." I replied.
Once I did so Law relax and I did the same.
He then closed the door to his cabin and starred walking in a western direction. "Follow me. I don't want my home to get damaged during our match."
Nodding Bepo, Alfia, and I started walking behind Law.
Me getting mentally prepared to win our match.
Since I have not only found my doctor, but my vice-captain as well.
A two for one special.
Then there's Bepo, our navigator.
So really a three for one special.
