Corazon Week 2019

Title: Love
Rating: T
Fandom: One Piece
Summary: Corazon accidentally adopts a baby demon. Good thing love conquers all.

Corazon inspected the egg in his hands. It was pure white, like the amber lead products he had seen. It was also very cold to the touch, worrying the klutz. 'Eggs are supposed to be warm, right?' He tucked the egg into his feathered coat in an attempt to warm it up. He was supposed to pretend to hate kids to dissuade them from joining the Donquixote Pirates, but that did not extend to harming animals.

Corazon loved animals. Back in Mariejois, the Donquixote's had several animals. As with all Celestial Dragon families, they each had their own personal zoos. Doflamingo owned an entire flock of flamingos. Rocinante himself owned small cuddly creatures. Sadly, they had to leave all of them back in Mariejois when they left the Holy Land.

Doflamingo raised a brow at the large egg his little brother brought back to the ship. "If you wanted an omelet, we have eggs in the fridge,"

Corazon stared at him with horror and quickly scrawled onto his notepad. "NOT FOOD!" Angry at Doflamingo's implication of the egg being food, he stormed to his room and slammed his door shut. He snapped his fingers and created a field of silence. "I'm not going to let anyone eat you,"

The egg started to wiggle side to side. A crack formed and slowly started to extend throughout the shell. A little head poked out and soon the entire hatchling escaped from its confinements. The creature was feline-like with a white coat and black markings. Its eyes were a pale grey color, filled with curiosity. It had a pair of small wings that clung to its body. It's tail was devil-like.

'This isn't a bird or any animals I've ever seen!' Corazon carefully picked up the creature. "Hey there, I'm Rocinante,"

"Oo?" The creature tilted its head.

"Hmm, you need a name," Corazon tapped his chin as he tried to think of one. "How about Law?"

The creature gave a happy chirp.

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"Corazon," Doflamingo asked slowly once his brother arrived to dinner with the creature. "Did that hatch from the egg you brought back with you?"

Corazon nodded enthusiastically, trying to feed a fish stick to Law. Law, however, was too young for solid food.

"That's a demon!" Doflamingo told him. "They're unpredictable, manipulative, and malicious creatures. Get rid of it!"

Dellinger, who had been drinking formula milk mixed with blood and grounded up flesh, noticed Law's hunger and offered his bottle to the other baby.

"Mrow!" Law's front paws reached for the bottle, entranced by the scent of flesh and blood that the mixture emanated.

"Dellinger you can't share bottles-zamasu," Jora scolded.

"I'm not getting rid of Law," Corazon shoved the note harshly to his brother's face.

Jora quickly prepared another bottle and passed it to Corazon. "Feed him before he starts screaming. All babies scream when they're upset,"

Law happily drank the mixture. He let out a little burp and clapped his paws together. "He doesn't look evil," Baby 5 poked one of the cub's chubby cheeks.

"Demons only bring trouble," Doflamingo said.

"Donquixote 'Heavenly Demon' Doflamingo?"

"That's only an epithet,"

"Your views on demons are stereotypes,"

"Doffy, if Corazon raises the demon, then he can be of use for us," Diamante suggested. "He'll obey our command like a good little kitty," He reached out to playfully pat the cub's head.

Law snapped his jaw forward despite the lack of teeth. He let out a loud growl that was full of malicious intent. Diamante shivered under the glare of the grey eyes that were glowing red. Only the Diamond Executive could feel the evil radiating from the small creature as he was the object of anger.

"Behehehe, did the little baby scare you?" Trebol mocked.

"Shut up!"

Doflamingo sighed. "Fine. Corazon, you're in charge of taking care of the demon brat,"

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Taking care of a baby was hard. Taking care of a demon baby was harder. It was a good thing that Jora offered to teach Corazon how to take care of a baby. She taught him how to make the blood, meat, and milk formula. She taught him how to change the baby's diaper. She taught him how to bathe the baby.

Law seemed to get along with Dellinger. They'd play around, the latter happily sharing his toys with his new playmate. The thing that bothered the entire crew the most were their screaming contests. No, they weren't hungry, tired, dirty, or hurt. They just screamed for the fun of it. Apparently the humans' ear drums getting shattered was what the babies considered entertainment. Corazon was thankful that he created a silent barrier around his head from time to time.

Law wasn't the peaceful baby he was when he first hatched. He would constantly attack anyone who came near, Corazon included. He'd destroy anything and everything from toys to furniture. His teeth and claws were starting to grow in, ensuring the destruction of the Donquixote Pirates' belongings. He was even able to break down doors. If they thought Dellinger was bad, Law was much worse. It seemed like most of his attacks were aimed at Doflamingo and Corazon. Doflamingo simply used his strings to immobilize the cub, knowing that his brother would be greatly upset if his pet demon was harmed.

But Corazon was patient and loved Law. He didn't care how many bites and scratches he got. He didn't care how much the others complained to him. He didn't care about the death glares that Law gave everyone, causing them to think that he was plotting their deaths. He was only focused on Law. With enough love and care, Law would grow up to be someone better than what he was now.

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Law ended up getting caught up in a fight against another pirate crew. He had a large gash across his head and was bleeding heavily. Corazon was panicking and tried to staunch the blood flow. Doflamingo used his strings to stitch the wound together. The demon baby was bedridden for three whole days. Corazon took care of him, ignoring the injuries he received.

Law was confused as to why his enemy was helping him instead of killing him. Instead of harsh hits and shouts, he was greeted with warm pets and soft coos. Instead of inflicting injuries, the man mended his wounds. Perhaps…this man smelled like an enemy but was not one?

Law was much nicer to Corazon once he was fully healed. He still seemed to hate everyone else though, except Dellinger who was his new friend and Baby 5 who gave him a lot of snacks.

So the demons are the D Clan. When they are eggs, they are sent to islands to hatch and cause destruction. Think of it like how Goku was sent to Earth. Their enemies are Celestial Dragons which have a specific scent. Even though Doflamingo and Rocinante left Mariejois, they still have the Celestial Dragon scent.

Law overcame his instincts because of Corazon's love for him. He declared himself as Corazon's protector. He's still plotting Doflamingo's death.