One Piece

The Five Second Rule

Chapter One: The Deadly Touch

Somewhere on the Grand Line, there lied a little island just at the beginning of Paradise. The island boasted long beautiful beaches and a wild, festive town. Kalmado Island meet numerous travelling pirates daily, many were new faces excited to finally arrive in 'the most dangerous ocean' or 'where One Piece lies'. But there are also returning pirates that have failed to conquer the cruel ocean.

One of the many new faces, Trafalgar Law, had arrived on the island with his crew not long ago. The Heart Pirates docked their submarine on the beach, far from the town.

"It's hot," Bepo mumbled as he climbed out of the hatch.

"No really, Bepo?" Shachi followed out, unzipping his jumpsuit to waist-length. "I really couldn't tell."

"Sorry…" the polar bear's head drooped down.

"You're too easy!" Penguin laughed as he climbed out.

"Where's the Captain?" Shachi tied his sleeves around his waist.

"Cap's staying in the sub for now. Fighting that sea-king earlier screwed up his equipment so he wants to fix it first," Penguin pointed back at the sub. "He told us to go into town to find a log pose, said it was miraculous we managed to get to an island without one."

"Sounds like Captain Law," Shachi sighed. "Well shall we head into town?"

"Yeah," Penguin nodded, resting his hands behind his head. "Maybe if we're lucky, we'll find some cute girls in town."

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"So this is a log pose?"

Penguin held the glass sphere close to his face and examined the thin needle attached to the top. He began tapping the orb and watched the needle shake with each tap.

"Oi, if you break it we'll get in trouble," Shachi pulled it away from the other man's reach.

Penguin pouted slightly and stuck his hands in his pockets. Now that his attention was diverted away from the new device, something seemed to be missing…

"Let's head back, the lady at the store said the pose is already set," Shachi said. "Captain should be pleased to hear we managed without him."

"Wait, where's Bepo?"

The two men scanned their surroundings but there were no signs of the polar bear.

"So close…" Shachi murmured to himself. "Every single time… the bear…"

"Well you were the one that asked him to wait outside," Penguin shrugged.

"And how hard is it to wait on a spot?" Shachi raised his voice a little.

"You can head back first to Captain Law with the log pose," Penguin suggested. "And I'll look around for Bepo. I shouldn't be long."

Penguin watched Shachi head back with a small smile. This wasn't the first time Bepo's gone missing on a foreign island, and it probably won't be the last either. Penguin readjusted his cap and looked around town. Bepo did mention he was feeling hot, perhaps he had wandered off into a building to cool down?

Looking around the buildings closest to the general store, Penguin decided to try his luck at the inn. The fans radiated cool air from above and Penguin immediately felt at ease as soon as he walked in. Taking the closest seat he can find, he glanced around and saw the place was pretty much empty, apart from a group of rowdy pirates that took up half of the inn. As cool as the place was, Bepo probably wouldn't have stayed with the amount of noise the pirates are making.

"A pretty little thing like yourself shouldn't cover up so much skin."

Penguin looked towards the voice from the corner of his eye. A few tables across from him sat a dark haired young lady. A group of men were sat on her table, one reaching for her gloved hand. She retracted her hand immediately as soon as he made contact with her.

"Sirs, if I were you I would leave Celine alone!" the innkeeper called from the counter, putting down a mug he was polishing. It didn't sound like a threat at all, in fact he sounded nonchalant.

"Why? You gonna do something about it?" the man that had touched her yelled back.

"No," the innkeeper shrugged back.

The group laughed as they turned their attention back to the young lady, Celine.

"She doesn't need my help anyway…" the innkeeper muttered quieter.

Penguin caught that last remark and looked back up at Celine. She gritted her teeth as the men carried on speaking.

"You know babe, I've got a nice bounty of twenty million," the man who was obviously captain bragged. "And I'm thinking I could probably up it to tenfold after conquering the Grand Line… A girl like yourself needs a strong man to back her up right?"

Celine said nothing but played with the hem of her glove.

"Oi, what's up with you?" he frowned. "Say something."

"Do you boys know the five seconds rule?" she whispered, finally looked up at the group. Her eyes met the captain's as she slowly pulled her glove off.

"When you drop your food as long as you pick it up in five seconds it's okay to eat?" a man responded.

Her azure eyes darted over at the man momentarily before looking back at the captain.

"Correct," she cooed, placing her palm on the captain's cheek. "Everything is alright… until the five seconds are up."

The captain leaned in closer towards her, and opened his mouth to say something. Just as he was about to voice the first syllable, his mouth stopped moving. Penguin watched as the man's face shifted into a morbid expression, his eyes bloodshot and veins popped out. The area where Celine's hand was touching began to pale until the skin turned a ghoulish purple. He began panting as he grasped onto Celine's wrist, a desperate attempt to make her stop. But he found that all his strength has left him. Unable to do move any of his limbs, his mouth twitched in agony as he tried to protest.

Celine paid no mind to the rest of the men who backed away from the table, unable to do anything to stop the imminent death of their captain.

"Who's a pretty little thing now, asshole?" she whispered, her blue eyes grown cold and blank.

"Celine!" the innkeeper coughed. "That's enough."

Immediately, Celine dropped the man. He landed on the ground with an audible thud. Celine gave the innkeeper an appreciative look as she re-gloved her hand and pulled her cloak on before leaving the inn hastily. On her way out, avoiding eye contact with everyone in the inn.

"I-Is he dead?" one of the crewmember asked, while picking the captain off the ground.

"Not yet," the innkeeper replied. "But he would have been if it were a moment more. You should probably take him back to your ship, he should be alright in a couple of hours."

The pirates carried their captain scampered out, leaving the inn even emptier than before. Penguin saw this as a sign to leave. Just as he was about to leave, a young lady approached his table with a warm smile.

"Please don't go," she tried to reassure him. "I'm sorry about that, my little sister can get a little overboard sometimes."

"That was your sister?" he asked.

"Yes," she replied. "She's not normally like that, but those pirates were being rather rude to her."

"…"

"Are you a pirate too?" she asked.

"Ah yes," he nodded.

"I thought so," she smiled. "Well I'm glad there are polite pirates out there too. I'm Sera, what's your name?"

"Penguin."

"Is there anything I can help you with, Penguin-san?" she beamed.

"A-ah… I-I'm actually looking for someone," Penguin said, blushing ear-to-ear.

"Oh?" her smile remained intact. "Who are you looking for?"

"A crewmember, he's gone missing while we were running some errands," Penguin blabbered.

"What does he look like?" she asked helpfully. "Maybe I've seen him."

"Well uh, he's actually a polar bear," he scratched the back of his head.

"A polar bear?" her eyes widened a little. She then turned to the innkeeper. "Nii-san, have you seen a polar bear around here?"

'Wait… what?'

Penguin looked back and forth between the two. If they were related then that also meant that the innkeeper was related to Celine. So that would mean the whole family owned the inn.

"Can't say I have," he replied. "He's a bear right? Maybe he wandered to the markets?"

"Yeah, that could be possible," Penguin nodded. "I should go, I've stayed too long."

"Goodbye, Penguin-san," Sera smiled as he stood up and headed towards the door.

Just when things quieted down a little the doors were kicked open. Celine had returned with a large fluffy figure behind her.

"Sera! Bern! I found a talking polar bear!"

Penguin's mouth dropped as he watched Bepo bounced in after Celine.

'What in the world…'

Trafalgar Law may come across to many as a calm, laidback individual but like everyone, there was an extent to his patience. Shachi had returned an hour ago with a log pose like he had asked, not to mention it was already set which meant they could leave the island right away. Efficiency, Law liked it. But knowing his crew, things never went so smoothly, and he was proven right when Shachi informed of Bepo's disappearance. Law had received the information with a small knowing smile.

After an hour of waiting around, and his patience was running thin. Law finally decided to take action.

"I say it's about time we go look for our crewmates, don't you think?" he stood up from his seat, while picking up his nodachi.

"Yes, Captain," Shachi nodded, following his captain out of the submarine.

Law responded with a small smile as they walked across the snow-white sand. He had the large sword propped over his shoulder and he rested a hand on it. If it weren't for the blazing heat, Law would have compared his surroundings to North Blue where it snowed day and night.

"Now where do you think they could have gone?" Law asked with his ever-present smile.

He stood in the middle of the street, glancing around town. Law pondered momentarily as he eyed each building, after a couple of moments he walked towards the inn. Shachi was about to voice out his doubts but stopped as he remembered his captain's instincts have never been wrong before.

They stepped into the inn, and sure enough both missing members of the Heart Pirates were present. The two sat on a table with another person, a young lady to be more specific. Penguin's eyes seem to sparkle at the sight of his captain, almost as if he was grateful.

"Captain Law!" Penguin called out.

"Captain!" Bepo waved from his spot next to the lady.

"Penguin. Bepo." Law greeted each one of his crewmates. "And you are miss?"

"Celine."

"It's a pleasure Miss Celine," Law nodded politely.

"I got lost and Celine helped me," Bepo spoke up.

"Thank you for that Miss Celine," Law smiled. "And Bepo, you should be more careful, next time you might not be so fortunate."

"Yes Captain…" the bear's ears dropped.

"Captain, over there is Bernie and Sera," Penguin waved his hand over to the counter. "They're all brother and sisters, they own the inn."

"I see," Law hummed.

Celine eyed the handsome stranger as he sat down across from her, placing his large sword down propped against the table. Behind him was another member of the crew, he sat on the free seat between Law and herself. Celine eyed his sword curiously for a moment, wondering how skilled Law was with it. While deciding if she should ask or not, Sera walked over and gave the group one of her best smiles. Penguin and the man next to her immediately turned beet red, while the captain remained unfazed in his seat. Looks like the question can wait.

"Can I get you anything?" she asked.

"Sake," Law replied.

"Are we not leaving, Captain?" Penguin asked.

"I feel we owe Miss Celine for Bepo's safe return," Law looked directly at Celine. "What better way than to spend our hard-earned money in her inn?"

Celine almost smiled at his remark. He knew how to please a person.

"Call rest of the crew down Penguin," Law instructed. "We'll stay at this inn tonight."

"You don't owe me anything, Captain Law," Celine spoke up. "I was just in the right place at the right time."

"You're too modest sis," Sera returned with the sake. "She was really excited about finding Bepo, before you got here she kept going on and on about adopting him."

"Really?" Law asked, his smile growing wider.

"I wasn't that excited," Celine shrugged off coolly. "I was just surprised to see a talking polar bear."

"She's lying," Sera mouthed to the pirates, shaking her head.

Celine glared at her sister as she went back to the kitchen. The crewmember that had left earlier, Shachi had just returned with a whole group of the pirates. Though not a large crew, the Heart Pirates took up a whole section of the empty inn. Penguin excused himself quickly and went off to join his friends at the next table leaving behind Celine, Law and Bepo.

"Are you from this island, Miss Celine?" Law inquired.

"Yes," she nodded. "My parents used to own this inn, after they passed it was left behind to us. What about you? Where are you from Captain Law?"

"Law's fine," he smiled. "I'm from North Blue."

"Law," Celine repeated, she liked the sound of that. "Then this heat must be difficult for you."

"I survive," he shrugged, that smile still ever present.

At that moment, Sera returned to their table with the sake. She placed down a traditional tokkuri flask and a small cup down in front of Law and turned to her sister.

"You want anything sis?" she placed a hand on her hip.

"Fries."

"You got it," Sera nodded then turned to the polar bear. "And you, Bepo?"

"Salmon please," Bepo replied.

"Alright!" Sera smiled. "Shall I bring sake for your whole crew?"

"Yes, that'd be wonderful," Law nodded. "Thank you, Miss Sera."

Sera blushed a little before she hurried back into the kitchen. Well glad to know that it wasn't only Celine that was affected by this man's words, even her older sister who was normally indifferent to a man's advances.

"It's disquieting, the way you're staring at me," Law smirked. "Do I frighten you, Miss Celine?"

"No!" Celine replied, maybe a little to loudly. "No… I mean, I've just never really spoken to a pirate before. Or… well, I guess it's more like I've never been able to hold a conversation with a pirate for long."

"Oh?" Law eyed her, intrigued. "And why not?"

"Well… we have all sorts of pirates that come to the island," Celine shrugged. "And not all of them are… civilized as you are. In fact, most of them are rather rude."

Bepo who had been watching their exchange in silence was starting to get bored. He didn't understand the obvious tension that hung in the air between his captain and Celine. The only thing on his mind was the salmon in the kitchen that he could smell from the table.

Bernie appeared by their table with two plates of food, he placed the salmon in front of Bepo and the fries for Celine. Bepo delighted with his food, took no time in devouring his salmon steak.

"Captain, a little friendly advice," Bernie added lightheartedly, catching in on their conversation. "You don't want to get my little sister angry, she can be very scary."

"Noted," Law smiled, watching Celine roll her eyes. "Though I wouldn't dream of harming your family who has shown such kindness to my crew and I."

"Whoa, slow down there, Cap," Bernie laughed. "If you say anymore, I think I just might let you stay for free."

"And we wouldn't want that would we?" Law looked back over at Celine. "Your fries are getting cold, Miss Celine."

Celine watched her brother smirk from the corner of her eye as she took off her gloves. Law watched as she carefully folded the fabric and placed them down on the table. Bernie walked back to the counter with a shake of his head, hoping this wouldn't turn into another accident.

"What?" she noticed his staring as she ate a fry.

"As you said earlier this island is very hot, why do you wear gloves on an island such as this?" he asked, pouring himself a cup of sake.

"It's a necessity," she replied. "What about you? Aren't you hot wearing so much clothes?"

"I don't think you're in the position to speak, Miss Celine. You're on the same boat as I, are you not? Law chuckled. "… Think of it as a personal protocol, whatever the weather I prefer to keep my clothes on."

"That's strange," she commented.

Celine really despised wearing so much clothing while her sister can walk around in a short sundress everyday. Even with just a pair of gloves and cloak, it made a difference on an island such as Kalmado.

"Old habits die hard," he sipped on the small cup.

Law but the cup back on the table and poured another. This time he held it out to her, keeping the tokkuri flask in his other hand. Celine stared at the cup held in front of her and reached for it unsurely. Celine twitched slightly as her fingers made contact with his. She didn't pull away immediately as she didn't want to offend Law, but she counted the seconds in her head. Those short three seconds seemed a lot longer to Celine as it was he first time really touching anyone since she ate the fruit. It was nice, but she knew she had to pull away soon before she hurt him.

"Thank you," Celine said as she pulled away.

Law smiled and stood up. Though Law hadn't said anything, everyone in the room immediately grew quiet. Celine was impressed, this really showed how much respect the crew held for their captain. Law held the flask forward, directing it straight to the girl sitting opposite him.

"A toast to Celine, who was in the right place at the right time."

Law brought the flask to his lips and drank its contents in one go. The Heart Pirates went wild as they cheered and laughed. Even Sera and Bernie joined in on the fun and sat with rest of the crew. Celine, flustered by his toast, nervously drank the cup given to her. He sat back down and put the flask back on the table.

"You have a good crew," she commented.

"I do," he nodded. "They're all good men."

Before Celine could reply, the doors were pushed open abruptly. Penguin immediately recognized the man as the one Celine almost killed earlier. The man looked paler before, and his eyes were still red from before. Behind him were the rest of his crew and they were all dressed in long sleeved clothing.

"Bitch!" he pointed at Celine. "You'll pay for trying to kill the great pirate Zed!"

The Heart Pirates stopped drinking and looked over to their captain for guidance.

"Now, now," Law stood up with a smile. "There's no need to get all upset, I'm sure this is all just a misunderstanding."

"And who the hell are you?" Zed snarled at Law. "Her boyfriend?"

"That's not important," Law replied. "You're bothering me, my crew and my friends, I'd like you to leave."

"Law, I don't need your help," Celine whispered as she too stood up. "I can fight my own battles."

"I'm not doing this just for you, Miss Celine," Law glanced over at her. "Sit back down."

"But-."

"Sit!" Sera hissed as she rushed over and pushed Celine back down onto the seat.

"I don't care who you are!" Zed yelled. "But if you don't get out our way, we'll kill you too!"

Law grinned and picked up his sword.

"That nodachi," one of Zed's crewmembers whispered. "It looks really familiar. I think I've seen it somewhere before…"

"I remember, I think it was from a wanted poster," another replied.

"What?"

"Isn't that Trafalgar Law?"

"Who?" Zed shouted back at his crew.

"W-Watch out boss, if I remember right he's got a bounty of fifty million!"

Zed's eyes widened as he looked back at Law. Celine's reaction was rather similar, her mouth dropped open as she heard that number. She'd never heard of Trafalgar Law or the Heart Pirates before, so he must have earned a reputation before coming to the Grand Line.

"Shall we step out?" Law asked. "I'd hate to damage the inn."

Without even waiting for a reply, Law began walking towards the door. Zed and his crew began to back away from the entrance and back out onto the street. Celine shrugged Sera's hands off her cloaked shoulder and reached for her gloves. She ran by the door and watched Law and Zed. The rest of the Heart Pirates too ran to the door and crowded behind her, eager to watch their captain.

"L-Look man," Zed spluttered. "I ain't scared of you! So what if you have a high bounty, you probably just got lucky!"

Law said nothing as he held both his hands out, balancing the large sword on his shoulder. Zed backed away a little as law waved his hands a little.

"Room."

A large circular dome appeared around Law and Zed's crew. Law picked unsheathed his sword and held it towards Zed and his crew."

"I don't like to be threatened, Mister Zed."

Celine watched in amazement as Law slashed the air a few times and the bodies of Zed's pirates began to break apart. The men yelled as their body parts began to dismember.

"Shambles."

Law began waving his hands in a circular motion and soon all the bits and pieces that belonged to Zed's pirates were flying all around the dome. The dismembered heads screamed in both fear and dizziness. Law having finally grown bored of their yelling began rearranging the body parts.

"Miss Celine!" he called.

"Y-Yes Law?" Celine stumbled out and stood behind him.

"What should we do to Mister Zed?" Law asked her, almost sounding excited. "Give him legs for arms? Or perhaps attach an extra head?"

"Uh- I don't know," Celine mumbled. "Do as you see fit."

"Understood."

Law was done in no time. Once he dropped his hands, the dome vanished leaving behind a group of disfigured men. While screaming and crying, they all wobbled off in different directions revealing a lone head lying on the ground.

"Where's my body?" Zed yelled from the ground. "Give me back my body you freak!"

"Now, now," Law smiled, walking over. "There's no need to call names."

Law picked up Zed's head with one hand and looked over at Celine.

"Miss Celine, I've shown you my trick," he walked towards her. "Why don't you show me yours?"

Celine mouth went dry as he gave her a knowing smile. He held the head out to her.

"Wait no!" Zed yelled. "Forget it! I don't need my body! Just let me live! Please!"

"Shut up," Law snapped. "Well Miss Celine?"

Celine wasn't sure why she did it, but reached for her hand and pulled one glove off. Law grasped onto Zed's head tightly and held it with the face upwards. Celine took a deep breath before placing her hand over Zed's face.

"No… please…" Zed begged. "Please, just let me go. I'll leave immediately. You'll never see me again… please."

Law watched her hand over the face momentarily and when nothing happened he looked back up at her.

"Wait for it…" she looked him in the eye.

"Celine?" Sera pushed past the crowd. "What are you doing? Stop it!"

Neither Law nor Celine looked away, Sera's voice seemed far away as they held the head together. Sera carried on protesting but refused to step out of the inn with fear of what the two would do. Celine didn't know what to think, this was the most intimate she had felt with a person. Perhaps its because she was touching a living, breathing person while eyeing someone so intensely. But whatever it was, she knew it wouldn't last long.

Finally after five seconds, Zed stopped protesting. Law's eyes snapped back down and watched as Zed's skin has turned a ghastly purple. Zed's bloodshot eyes stared back up at Law hopelessly, begging him to make it stop. Law ignored Zed's pained expression and looked up at Celine. She had a blank look in her eyes. Now she seemed to be an entirely different person from the Celine he was speaking to minutes ago in the inn. After another five seconds, the head stopped breathing.

Celine immediately retracted her hand and picked the discarded glove off the ground. Law examined the head he held, veins were popped out irregularly all over the face, the eyes were still red and skin now a pale gray with a hint of purple hue. After his inspection, without another thought Law dropped the head. It landed with a small thud and he stepped over it.

"Come on Miss Celine," he walked past her. "I feel I need another round of sake."

The Heart Pirates made way for their captain as he walked back in. They said nothing and sat back down on their tables, their captain was right, they could use with another round of drinks.

Celine followed in after, and joined Law by the table again. Bepo had decided against sitting with his captain after that fight, so it was only the two sitting at the table. Unsure of what to say, she played with her gloved fingers.

"Miss Sera, another sake please," Law called.

Sera returned to their table with a refill for Law, but unlike last time she sat down.

"What were you thinking Celine?" Sera asked. "That man had a twenty million bounty! The marines would be looking out for who killed him."

"I take full responsibility, Miss Sera," Law said.

"And you!" Sera turned her attention to Law. "We have a hard enough time getting customers as it is, but now they'll never come after your little display out on the street!"

"Sera…" Bernie sighed as he walked over from the counter. "That's enough. He saved us. If he didn't step in we wouldn't have been able to handle those pirates."

"Whatever," Sera stood up. "But I'm watching you Trafalgar Law, if you slip up again tonight then I'm kicking you out!"

"Alright," he smiled. "But for the time being more sake for my crew please."

Amazingly, the tense atmosphere was immediately lifted after more sake was brought around. In no time were the Heart Pirates laughing and joking around again.

"Thank you," Celine eventually said. "… For earlier."

"You're welcome," Law smiled. "I must say, you have a very fascinating power. I've never heard of such a power."

"I think the fruit I ate was called Tacchi-Tacchi no Mi, I really regret it. I didn't even know it was a devil fruit when I ate it," Celine shrugged. "I just remember it tasting really bad though."

"Yeah, I had mine a few years ago," Law nodded. "The taste is really unforgettable."

"As well as the terrible taste that haunts me at night, now I can't swim or touch anyone either," Celine sighed. "I wish there were a way to undo the fruit's power."

"Well, I guess there'll always be a downside to great power," Law crossed his arms. "You just happened to have stumbled onto the one fruit that gives you an extra problem."

"I suppose," she nodded. "It's getting late, and frankly I need a good night's rest after killing my first person."

"I see," Law smiled. "Do you live in the inn?"

"Yes, we have rooms in the basement," she replied as she stood. "It was nice meeting you Law."

"Yes, you too Miss Celine," Law looked up at her. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight," she smiled back. She turned away and started walking but realized something. She walked back over to the table. "Will you be leaving tomorrow?"

"Yes, first thing in the morning," he smirked, wondering what she had on mind.

"Oh, I see," she nodded. "Well if I don't see you before you leave tomorrow, then I wish you luck on your journey. The Grand Line's an amazing place, but not to be taken lightly. Don't underestimate the ocean, it can get very wild very quickly."

"Yes, thank you Miss Celine," Law smiled. "Your words will stay in my heart as I dwell deeper into the Grand Line."

"Goodnight Law," Celine blushed a little. "I look forward to the next time we meet."

Law nodded in agreement and just like that, Celine left the table and headed to the back. Law took a deep breath as he tried to gather his thoughts on the day's events. He had heard of rumors about Grand Line and the crazy things that happen, but he didn't expect to already get caught up in the craziness on the first island he gets to.

"Soo~ Captain!"

Law turned and found Penguin and Shachi looming over him. The only support the two had while standing up were each other, it was very obvious how drunk they were. Law simply smiled and waited for them to continue.

"Where'd your pretty friend go?" Penguin asked.

"She was tired," Law shrugged. "She went to bed."

"Maybe you should join her Captain Law," Shachi sniggered. "Who knows when you'll see her again…"

"That doesn't sound too bad actually," Law mumbled as he sipped on his sake.

"What was that Captain?"

"Nothing," Law shook his head.

Penguin and Shachi exchanged knowing looks smugly, and stumbled back over to their table. Law chuckled as he watched them go. Looks like they won't be leaving first thing in the morning.

The next day, Celine woke up at around noon. It was already busy upstairs by the sound of things. She climbed off her bed and yawned, never has she felt so tired. Then realization hit her, Law must be gone by now. Which meant she probably wouldn't see him again. At that thought, Celine frowned.

The basement door slammed open and heavy footsteps can be heard rushing down the wooden staircase. Celine's bedroom door was slammed open and Sera rushed in.

"Pack your bags," Sera instructed. Celine stared blankly back at her older sister. "Now! Immediately! You have to leave!"

"What are you talking about?" Celine groaned, covering her ears. "Go away."

"I'm being serious Celine!" Sera raised her voice a little. "There are pirates up there, they want you dead. Apparently Zed had friends."

"What?" Celine winced. "Where am I supposed to go?"

Celine watched as her sister frantically began to pack her things for her. Sera grabbed a large bag and stuffed whatever clothing she can find in the room.

"Get changed!" Sera threw over a change of clothes.

"But where am I supposed to go?" Celine asked as she stripped off her pajamas.

"Go find Law," Sera replied. "This is his fault anyway."

"What? But Law's gone," Celine mumbled as she pulled on the trousers.

"No, his crew all had hangovers in the morning," Sera explained briskly, throwing the bag at Celine. "They left the inn around half an hour ago, they should still be on the beach."

"Wait, what about you and Bern?" Celine asked as Sera pushed her out of the room.

"They just want you Cel, if you're gone then they'll chase after you," Sera directed her up the stairs. "We'll be fine."

"Wait can I at least say bye to Bern?" Celine struggled as Sera tried to sneak her into the kitchen.

"No! He's keeping the pirates distracted," Sera gave her a hard shove. "Put your gloves on."

Celine did as she was told and Sera immediately grabbed her covered hands. Sera dragged Celine out the back door and ran straight for the beach. Celine could hardly process what was happening as she had just woken up. All she felt were her legs moving and her head spinning.

"Okay, go," Sera stopped when they reached the sandy shore. "I'll make sure they don't come this way."

"But-."

"Shut up Celine!" Sera cried. "Go find Law! And tell him the next time I see him I'm going to kick his ass! Go!"

Celine whimpered slightly as Sera yelled at her, she had never once seen Sera so angry before. Without another word, she began running down the beach. If Sera was right, then Law's ship should be docked at the end of this beach. And this beach stretched on for a few long meters. Before she could think anymore, she spotted something in the water. Celine stopped running and shielded the sun from her eyes with her hand. It looked like a giant submarine… and that was Law on the submarine!

"Law!"

"Law!"

"Trafalgar Law!"

"Oi! Look over here dammit!"

That last line worked as Law snapped his attention over to her immediately. His eyes widened slightly at the sight of Celine waving her arms frantically all over the place. Law immediately directed the submarine back to shore.

Celine stepped back as the submarine docked onto the shore. Law hopped off the edge and landed on the sand.

"Uh- good afternoon," Celine greeted awkwardly.

"Good afternoon," Law replied. "I didn't think I'd be seeing you so soon again, Miss Celine."

"Oh trust me," she chuckled sheepishly. "Me neither…"

"Well what do I owe the pleasure?" he asked.

"Oh… uh, well…" Celine straightened up a little and grasped onto her bag tighter. "I would like to join the Heart Pirates… please."

Law said nothing for a few moments. Celine wondered if he was angry, or maybe he was secretly laughing at her in his head. She peered at his passive face and panicked.

"… If that is okay," she added quickly.

"… The Heart Pirates would be happy to have you," Law smiled.

"Seriously?"

"Yes."

"No really?"

"Miss Celine, get on before I change my mind."

Tacchi-Tacchi no Mi basically translates to Touch-Touch fruit. I could think of no other name so yeah :P And please review! My first One Piece story and I wrote this chapter all in one night so I'm hope I didn't screw up.

Please review!

Tell me what you think about Celine. And please do tell me if Law is OOC, because I have no idea if I'm writing him right.