Chapter 18: Meeting Remy LeBeau

General P.O.V

The sound of footsteps caught Emma's and Vincent's attention as the door to their room opened up. They looked up to see a weirdly dressed man with a cane coming their way.

Both had different expressions on their face while Emma's face showed hope, Vincent's face showed despair.

Vincent nudged Emma and asked her to do her thing but Emma didn't do anything as she watched Law come to her and pushed his hand forward towards her.

With a resolute face, she grabbed his hand and walked with him.

Vincent was flabbergasted at that and realised that this man attacked his mansion to take his most valuable asset from him.

He angrily looked at Law and said "You dare intrude on my territory and steal my property? I'll make sure you regret this!"

"She is not your property. Your days of exploiting her are over." Law said to him

Vincent realised that if Emma went with this man, his business would crumble. Whatever he had built up until now would be lost.

He couldn't bear this loss as he broke down and started crying.

Law looked at him and said "I would have offered you a candy, if I had one. Maybe next time."

Law took Emma out of the Mansion and took one of Vincent's vehicle. They drive away, leaving the defeated mafia boss and his henchmen behind.

In the car, Emma looked at Law and said "Thankyou for taking me out of there. I would have never had the courage to leave that place even if one day I had the power to do so. I don't know how I would be able to repay you."

"No one deserves to be treated as a slave Emma. Besides, With your powers you can do so much more." Law told her.

"Now tell me about your powers and how much you can use it."

"One day I started hearing voices in my head and later I reliased they were the thoughts of others. I can read minds and speak to others through minds. Using this power, Vincent made huge strides in his businesses. I can also create illusions inside the minds of people." She said

"That's impressive Emma. But there is so much more to your power that you don't even realise. For starters, Outside of reading minds, You can erase memories and even alter memories. With powers like those you could have easily escaped Vincent. But don't worry I would teach you everything and make you one of the most formidable woman on Earth." Law told her and then looked at Emma and said

"As for what you can do to repay me, You just have to be loyal towards me."

Emma with a resolute face nodded and asked "Where are we going?"

Law answered her by saying "We are going to New Orleans to recruit another individual with powers like us in our small little team."

As they took a flight to New Orleans and reached the place next day. Law alone went to search for Remy aka Gambit. He searched almost every Casino before he found him playing Poker and drinking wine.

Law walked up to him and said

"Well, well, if it isn't the legendary Remy Lebeau, the one they call Gambit."

Remy became alerted hearing the name Gambit as only the people who kidnapped him and put him in a prison called him that.

Remy sipping his drink said "That's right, mon ami. What can I do for you?"

Law realised that Remy was on alert and said "You don't have to worry about me. I am not one of the people who kidnapped you and kept you in a prison from where you escaped."

Law approached Remy, leaning in closer, he said "I've been keeping an eye on you, Remy. Heard about your unique talents. I think you'd be a perfect fit for my team."

Remy raised an eyebrow in curiousity "And what team would that be?"

Law paused, weighing his words "We're a group of individuals with super powers who look after each other. We don't play by the rules. We fight for what we believe in, no matter the cost."

"And by the way including me, there is only one another individual in the team by now. You will get advantage of being a senior in the group when new members join. You may even be able to order those newbies."

Remy Lebeau leaned back, studying Law

"So, you're asking me to join your little band of renegades? What makes you think I'd be interested?"

Hearing this Law grinned and said "Because, Remy, I know what it's like to be feared, to be different. And I know you've had your share of battles, but I also know you have a good heart buried beneath that devil-may-care facade.

Remy Lebeau smirked playing with a deck of cards) "You think you know me, huh?"

Remy Lebeau paused considering his options "Alright, you've piqued my interest. But what's in it for me? I ain't no goody two-shoes mutant."

Law in a low tone said "Freedom and Protection, Remy. Freedom to use your powers without judgment. I know Stryker and his bunch of dogs are hunting you down but you won't have to worry about them. They wouldn't be able to touch you with me around. Heck, I could train you so that you can deal with them yourself."

Remy extended his hand "Alright, You've got yourself a deal. But let's put your claims to the test first mon ami. Let's have a little match and see if you really can protect me."

"Fine, let's do it." Law said as I shook his hand.

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Author Notes

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