Of Marines and Pirates (Trafalgar Law) (EDITING)

Chapter Eighteen

Rayne’s Pov

“Wow, so you two actually were saved by Law?” I ask in surprise.

They both smile happily, “Yeah! We were imprisoned for stealing parts off of ships and reselling them. Captain Law broke us out of the jail cell and gave us a way to get off our island.”

“What about your parents?” I ask.

Cyrus’s face contorted in anger, “They were drunkards that abandoned us as soon as they were sure we could take care of ourselves. The two of us were six.”

“Wait, so you’ve been with Law since you were six?”

They nod, “Yup, though back then Captain was still apart of Doflamingo’s crew. We were about fifteen when he went his own way.”

“What’s the age difference between you two and Law?”

"Uh... I think Captain was sixteen when he broke us out. So... ten years I think?" Cyrus replies.

I nod, "Huh, interesting. I never knew."

Claire opens her mouth to say something where there's a piercing scream. The three of us jump as we go to head out to the hallway to see what's going on. The twins get to the door before I do and poke their heads out of the door. I go to look as well but Cyrus pushes me away, "You don't want to see this." He says as Claire slams their bedroom door shut.

"What's going on?" I try to get around them.

Claire clicks the lock on the door, she looks shaken. "Something bad. You don't want to go out there. I'm sure Captain will talk about it with you later."

"Come on guys."

"No." I blink in surprise at their strict tones. Usually the twins are silly but hearing and seeing their serious faces really was a shock for me.

I promptly let it drop. Maybe if Law starts talking to me again he will tell me what went on. For a while I just listened to whoever was screaming. I can't make out any of the words but it's a desperate tone, that much I can tell. After a while everything falls silent. Twice one of the twins went out to check something but each time they came back and locked the door back behind them. It was only when there was a bang on the door.

Cyrus gets up this time and he has a knife in hand. Claire pulls me close to her and presses me behind her on her bed. I glare at her back, yes I'm not an amazing fighter but I can hold my own. Cyrus throws the door open and jumps back in a defensive, fighting posture. However when he notices it's Law standing there he drops it.

"Captain-."

"Rayne, get up and follow me." His tone holds no emotion.

"Captain it's not her fault!"

"Rayne, now."

I stand up and place a hand on Cyrus's shoulder, "It's alright." I say softly.

Law has me walk in front of him as he slams the twin's door behind him, "Start walking."

We don't speak unless Law's telling me which way to turn. As we come out onto the deck I'm feeling worry bubble up in my stomach, why were we here? Law places a firm hand to the middle of my back and shoves me forward. I stumble for a moment and have to grab the railing on the submarine. I whip around, "What the hell was that for?" I snarl.

Law's hand closes around my throat, "Why didn't you tell me about Rick's behavior?" 

"Ack! Law st-stop!"

His grip tightens, "Don't worder me around. Tell me why you kept his behavior to yourself."

He allows me enough time to breathe. I gasp and have no choice but to lean against his hand, it's the only thing keeping me standing right now. "I-I th-thought I could handle it."