(A/N: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!!🎅🎄❄️)
As the monitor was playing what was happening at the Coliseum, it explained something about a genetically modified Fighting fish tougher than the last. The fighters have to fend for themselves while trying to find the fighting fish with the devil fruit and retrieve it. The blonde dressed as Lucy was set on that goal, while Burgess was aimed at the fighting fish, as well as Rebecca and Bartolomeo.
I was a little annoyed, however, to see Bartolomeo not even trying to act like me. Even though it's technically (N/N), he was using his weird devil fruit, and yelling at the crowd.
'That's a little humiliating-'
An alarm started blaring, making me jump a little. It went off for a moment, before a voice came through the transponder snail speakers in the corner of the room, "Emergency! Straw Hat Luffy has broken in!"
'WHAAAAAAT?!'
I peeked at Doflamingo, who was still watching the screen, as "Lucy" ran next to the camera in the Coliseum. I didn't see a reaction.
"The fighting fish attacks, but Lucy leaps aside with ease! Nobody else has moves like that!" The announcer yelled into the microphone with great enthusiasm, though it was much quieter on our side.
"Huh...?" Doflamingo mumbled to himself before speaking up, this time with anger, "What the hell is going on here?!"
He took a snail from his pocket, which was making a muffled noise before, now clearer.
"This is Rampart Tower, B-2, in front of the main dining hall! I've confirmed it myself! Straw Hat Luffy is one of the intruders! He's with Pirate Hunter Zoro! And- wait... Lady Violet! There's another swordsman, too! Ahhh!"[Transponder Snaiil]
"Lucy is really showing off!" The announcer at the coliseum said once more.
"Straw Hat Luffy broke into the tower? And he's here right now?" Doflamingo asked into his transponder snail, sounding livid, "Then who the hell is that idiot with the stupid disguise fighting in the Coliseum?! Can somebody tell me what's going on?!" Was he losing his cool?
'Violet. Is that the same person Doflamingo mentioned? The traitor?'
'I think I get it now. Rebecca and Lucy must have convinced some contestants, including Bartolomeo, to cover for Lucy and (N/N), so that Luffy could make it here. The question is if he's coming here to save Law and me or to fight Doflamingo?'
There was silence for a while, and I believe Doflamingo was trying to organize his thoughts. I figured at this point, it might not matter if he sees me awake, but I should try to pretend as long as I can. I kept my eyes shut and about 10 minutes later, I heard some rustling and movement, as well as more footsteps in the room. I peeked to see Baby 5, Buffalo, a few of Doflamingo's workers, and Doflamingo, sitting a few yards in front of Law.
From what I know, Law was awake, as his breathing was now heavy, at least, to me. He must have been hurt pretty badly...
Law was in the chair next to mine, and Baby 5 was on his left. Buffalo was on Doflamingo's right, and some lackeys were behind Doflamingo. He had a solemn smile on his face as if this was a planned meeting he knew was going to happen.
He finally spoke, "I thought your only objective was to destroy the SMILE factory. So what about Straw Hat? His crew is teaming up with the little people from Green Bit. Would you mind telling me why?" He asked, sounding mad, but he was smiling, "Even for them, that seems a bit capricious, doesn't it?"
"Little people?" I heard Law's tired voice, making me release a breath I didn't realize I was holding.
"While you're at it, tell me how they snuck into the underground port." Doflamingo wasn't smiling anymore. He bit his thumb, "But why did they decide to target Sugar?"
'So they did make it in! Maybe Franky was a distraction... and- Sugar?'
"I can't figure out their motivations or how they arrived at this plan, but they're doing a good job at pissing me off." He spoke, the anger evident in his voice, "At this point, it's looking like more than a simple coincidence. That's not good."
Law stayed silent.
"Because that would mean they know about this kingdom's dark secret," Doflamingo said.
Glancing over at Law, I don't know if his eye was hurt or something but I had to try not to laugh when he looked completely uninterested. I peeked as Baby 5 hit him in the back of the head, "Don't just sit there! The young master's speaking to you, Law!"
He glared at her, and she swiftly went crying to Buffalo, quiet tears streaming down her face. Buffalo scolded her, but everyone got silent when Law spoke, "I already told you. I don't have anything to do with them anymore. Our alliance ended."
'HUUUUH?! SINCE WHEN?!'
"Whatever they're doing out there, it's none of my business." [Law]
'Oh, he's... tring to protect us...'
My mind had a twinge of guilt, realizing we couldn't be on Green Bit to protect or at least help him.
Doflamingo smiled, "I honestly can't tell if you're trying to fool me or not. It's hard to believe, but maybe you're as clueless as you say. They looked at each other for a moment, before Doflamingo sat back, smiling, "A pity Violet isn't here. She could see right through you if you were lying. By the way..."
Doflamingo let his head fall in the direction of the old man against the wall and asked him a question. Everyone turned to him, but I moved my head up and looked at Law.
I sniffed my nose, and he glanced, his eyes widening in slight shock. With as much of my finger as I could lift, I pushed the finger to my lips, then mouthed the word 'Info'. He nodded, and I heard the old man speak, lolling my head forward to pretend I was asleep, so I could keep my eyes open. However, doing so hurt me, and I had to take deep breaths and pursed my lips so blood wouldn't escape my lips.
The man called King Riku glared at Doflamingo, "The Tontatta were rather fond of you if I recall."
"Sir, there was a report that you were on the first floor, sir." A man behind Doflamingo spoke.
"Huh? What're you talking about?" [Doflamingo]
"Maybe it was someone who looks like you!" Buffalo gave a nervous chuckle, "No biggie, right?"
"Who the hell looks like me?" he said shortly, "Something's going on..."
'He does have a point... is there someone I know who can turn into others? ...Not off the top of my head... well- Buffalo said 'Looks' like him, so maybe it's ...Kin'emon? He was named over the speakers. That... actually makes sense... Props for Kin'emon if I'm right!'
Doflamingo picked up the phone, and it rang for just a moment before someone answered. Doflamingo didn't wait for a greeting, "Hey, Trebol. Bring Sugar to the palace and make it quick!"
The very congested man on the other side of the phone laughed, "Take it easy, Doffy! They tried to pull something, but I've got it all under control now!" He drew his words out an annoying amount.
I quietly tsked.
'That means if Usopp is the only one who got into the factory, with Franky as cover, he must have been captured, and these "Little People"--the Tontatta, were they?-- They must have been defeated or captured as well...'
"I'm fine, young master," a little girl's tired voice also came through, "The enemy's barely even conscious anymore. Why don't you take this poisonous grape of yours back?" The girl spoke again, I'm assuming to Usopp, "Drop dead, will you?"
'What a vulgar child...'
Suddenly, Usopp's scream rang through the room from the transponder snail... and Sugar's shortly after, but Doflamingo cut the phone short.
Suddenly, as if I was hit on the head, my memory came back. My eyes widened and I gasped quietly.
'How could I possibly forget Robin was with Usopp?! And why did that happen when 'Sugar' passed out?!'
I paused, trying to still seem asleep.
'Sugar must have some control over this, but the question is... what happened to make me forget?'
I thought a little more as the snail range, this time Doflamingo answering it, hearing Trebol once again, "DOFFY! I'M SORRY! I GOOFED! I GOOFED REAL BAD!"
I slowly sat my head up as Buffalo yelled across Doflamingo, "Trebol, tone it down!"
"Did something happen to Sugar?" he asked, a grin on his face as he continued to look at Law.
"She-She-She passed out!" Trebol cried, "She got scared and passed out!"
Doflamingo's smile faded as he heard the words come from the snail. He turned to the snail, his smile now a scowl, sounding the most mad I've heard him, "This supposed to be some kind of joke?!"
"The slaves we've been collecting for a whole ten years are turning back to normal! The Hobby-Hobby Fruit powers are wearing off!"
'Slaves?! Wait... does that mean...'
'Now I've almost got everything figured out...'
"Hey look! There, at the Coliseum!" Buffalo yelled, and everyone's head in the room went to the monitor, including mine.
'I hope this was part of their plan...'
The toys in the bleachers were turning back to humans. Doflamingo hurriedly stood up and rushed over to the monitor. I could hear the voices of many transponder snails behind me, and I couldn't help but chuckle. Now that I know what Usopp and Robin intended to do with the Tontatta, I know for sure that Doflamingo underestimated us terribly.
"Young master?!" Buffalo cried as Doflamingo threw open one of the windows and looked outside. Golden sparkles were flooding the skies, which must be an effect of the Hobby Hobby fruit.
Even I could hear the angered yells of the citizens. Doflamingo was clenching his teeth, beside himself with rage. He was practically growling, putting a hand to his head. No one was near him right now, they were all behind us trying to send out orders for everyone calling. Law had his eyes glued on Doflamingo, as did I. I sat up slightly, causing some pain, but I was used to most of it at this point.
Before I could say something, someone came hopping through the room, straight towards Doflamingo, who had already headed towards the opposite door.
'Wait... I recognize him! He's... the man in the statue from the coliseum!'
"It's you!" Doflamingo gasped, seemingly frazzled. King Riku on the floor cried out, "Kyros, my boy!"
Kyros jumped, a long sword prepared to slice at Doflamingo, "I'm sorry to keep you waiting these 10 long years, King Riku! But now I'm here to save you!" he yelled.
I watched in shock as the blade cut directly through Doflamingo's neck. The head toppled down to the floor with an eerie thud.
'I know this Kyros guy won 3000 matches, but he just beheaded one of the strongest Seven Warlords of the Sea!'
(A/N: I hope everyone enjoys their time off of work and school and just enjoys some well-deserved me time!💕)