59Chapter 2: Extrasensory
I could hear the sounds of loud explosions, gunshots and the clanking of metal swords muffled in my ears. I could feel myself being lifted as I snuggled deeper into his embrace. I wasn't worried, in fact, it was the complete opposite. I felt safe, relieved even. I felt him move, walking to a place I did not care for, and a destination I did not know. All I knew was that he would keep me safe- protect me if needed.
The soft thumps of his feet on the metal floors anchored me to reality, half of my consciousness still drifting off into darkness, the other distantly aware of the situation I was currently in.
The jumbled screams of people are closer now. It is almost unbearable in my half-conscious state, so I burrowed even further into the junction of his shoulder and neck, sighing contentedly at the slow thrumming of his power. It caressed my own, smoothing down any sparks rebelling, and calming the raging waves that is my soul.
It was peaceful. It was soothing. It acted as a sedative.
I wanted more.
So I unconsciously nudged the underside of his jaw, eyes half-lidded, a soft whine leaving my throat. It seemed he understood my small plea. I felt his arms tighten around me and his power washing over my form, cloaking me in warmth, clouding my senses in a purple haze.
I was so out of it that I barely registered that he had said something, his dulcet tones vibrating in his throat, "She really is a...from... "
The sentence was cut as his thoughts finished, and ended as his movements came to a stop. I heard the creaking of something metal, and the squeak of something being taken out of it. But at that moment my mind had shut itself down.
I was somewhere vivid, vibrantly colored with large specs of black dotting all around. I could see figures moving forward in a rush. It was a mob of human-shaped forms all trying to push against each other. I was confused; why?
I could feel their frightened and panicked auras all swirling in rapid succession.
My head hurts. I can't breathe.
Please stop it.
Please...
Please...
Help me...
I smelled a mild fragrance of Lavender and the sweet scent of the ocean beckoning me, calling me. I became mildly aware of the warm body whose arms I was currently engulfed in. I was brought back by the coiling of his muscles as he moved towards the river of humans scattering out the tall door.
I noticed his hand swiftly grabbing a man's pouch full of money, while the other holding me securely in his grasp. I could feel the rumbling of his voice as he addressed the man.
A resounding pulse echoed in my chest, filling it with a warmth I could not explain.
"Rest," I heard him say softly to me as the giant he released ripped through the metal wall; that had hindered him from proceeding to the auction room- with his bare hands and allowed him to first walk onto the stage before staying hidden in the shadows of the wall.
His arms pulled me closer to his body, closer to his heat.
"I will keep you safe," was the promise he uttered in my ears as I let out I contented sigh and snuggled deeper into his embrace. His neck cradling my own as I nosed the side of his jaw and listened to his even breaths.
Fighting a through my drowsiness, I heard him speak, "Have a look at that, Giant-kun. The hall is a complete mess. Seems that the auction has finished."
His body turned to look at the damage done, stirring my body slightly, "Seeing as I've stolen some money, I guess I'll be returning to the gambling hall."
"What a foul old man you are...You came just so you could steal money?" the giant boomed from behind the wall.
"I wanted to steal from whoever bought me as well..." his chest rumbled with a short chuckle, "Well, that's impossible now."
Motioning to grab his flask he remembered," Oh, right it was empty," I felt his gaze linger on me for a few moments, "But first I've got to get you somewhere safe before I can go get some more sake."
"Although, come to think of it...I'm pretty old, so who would want a slave like me?" he laughed heartily, shaking my body.
With an eye half-lidded and the other fully closed, lazily I giggled softly at his words, "You don't look a day over your prime Jiji, you still feel as strong as ever," before gripping his shirt tighter.
His laugh gradually ceased as a smile appeared on his face looking down at me before noticing the tense atmosphere in the room, "Hm? What? It seems like I drew some unwanted attention..."
I peered through the slits between my eyelids as the slave guards made a commotion, "What's with that old man and giant!"
"Isn't she that woman that Saint Charloss bought?!"
"Weren't they auction items? How did they get out of their cages!?"'
A shrill shriek escaped a guard's throats as he pointed at our necks, "Th-Their neck-rings are gone!"
His eyes were wide as saucers and his mouth quivered in fright, "How-How did they get them off?!"
Moments passed quickly behind the curtains of my eyes.
I didn't notice that I had drifted off until he moved forwards once again, rousing me from my short-lived nap, "Why, if it isn't Hachi! It's you right? It's been a while! What are you doing here?" his happy countenance were wiped off as quickly as it appeared on his face as he narrowed his eyes, "Where'd you get that wound?"
"Oh, you don't have to tell me," He released a hand from underneath me, leaving only the other to hold my body as he rubbed his beard repetitively and took note of the state of the room.
A few minutes passed as they all waited for him to finish with his musings, "So this means...I get it...I've figured out what has happened."
Sighing he said, "You've gotten yourself into quite a mess haven't you Hachi?" he turned towards a guy with a straw hat on his head, " Were you the ones who saved him?"
The group near the man with the straw hat gulped, while the man wearing it continued to stare at him.
"Well, then..."
I could feel his aura vibrating under his skin. Shivers wracked my body as I released a breath of air I had no recollection of taking. A wave of his Ki burst out and seeped into the bodies of the people in the room, rendering the soldiers incapable of movement. I was left in ecstasy as the purple haze washed over my body and mind once again.
In the back of my mind, I distantly heard the shocked gasps and responses of the pirates.
My eyes heavy with bliss. My head buzzing with sparks, and my body filled with power. I vaguely noticed him step forward and address the man with the straw hat.
"That straw hat of yours...it really fits a fearless man like yourself," coming closer he continued, "I've wanted to meet you...Monkey D. Luffy!"
Smiling wildly before leaning down near my ears and whispered, "I'm going to need to hand you over to the giant for a few moments, don't worry, you're safe with him," before motioning for the giant behind us to take me.
I felt his grip tighten before handing me over to the large palms of the giant.
I let out a small whimper but acquiesced to his request and curled up near the giant's thumb.
I heard the old man walk and speak in calming tones while the rest panicked in the background.
I couldn't seem to remember the amount of time that had passed in my half-delirous state.
*BoOM
An explosion sounded near me but my body refused to move. 'He promised I would be safe. I have placed my trust in him. He wouldn't allow anything to harm me,' I thought semi-aware of the shouts of indignation. A brief period of time passed before the man took hold of my body once again, carefully jumping off the stage and walking up the steps with soft footsteps.
Coming close to the top he paused, "Hm, Sorry you guys," he turned his head towards the group with a Polar Bear, "You were just here to watch, right?"
"Judging from how you handled that situation earlier, you aren't exactly pushovers, right?"
Before letting the darkness engulf me, I could feel sharp eyes trained on my small curled up form and the eerily calm voice of the red-haired man, "Who'd have thought we'd run into such a big shot here? That's the Dark King, Silver's Rayleigh, no doubt about it."
His voice took on an almost contemplative tone, "What's that legendary man doing here...and holding onto that girl from earlier?"
I somehow remember myself thinking, 'Oh wow... His name's Rayleigh...' before allowing myself to succumb to the alluring call of darkness.
OwO
I awoke with buzzing in my ears, a throbbing pain in my head, my neck stiff, and wounds littered on my body.
I tried to stand up, only to find that my body refused to heed to my wishes.
'Where am I?' I asked myself.
Whimpering slightly I looked around saw nothing but blank walls of metal, and a door with a large bolted lock. I could sense it prowling in its cage, waiting for the right moment to pounce.
'I remember being in a similar situation,' I mused.
So instead I stared wide-eyed at the single light above me, trying to calm the beast down before it was too late. Dreams of the past filtered through my memories. Visions of the future etched itself in my mind's eye. The pain of the present lit my body on fire. The light pierced through my eyes, dilating as it tried to lessen the amount being absorbed into my body. It stung, it throbbed, it was too bright. I didn't know what to do. I could feel my chest constrict, my body shake and my vision filled with black spots. I couldn't breathe. I remember my body falling on the cold, hard metal floor as I heaved and the air in my lungs left. My body felt as if burning needles were being used to poke holes and bleed me dry.
I remember the squeaking noise of the metal door opening, and the figure dropping something with a resounding clank on the floor. My ears rang as if my eardrums were bursting.
I remember the figure running up to me and dropping on his knees and placing a calming hand on my shoulder. It increased the intense feeling of being burned alive, I couldn't take it.
I remember recoiling in shock and a sound similar to a scream ripping through my throat. I could taste the blood pooling in my throat.
I remember the figure speaking in controlled tones at my pitiful form, but all I could hear was a distorted sound of being underwater. My mouth opened as I struggled to breathe.
I was drowning.
I remember the face of the figure as he looked down on me very clearly, striking gray eyes piercing through my soul... Before blackness...
A/N: I honestly feel really hyped for this story. I'm already halfway through the next chapter, so I'll most likely be uploading this on the regular. Also, this chapter may seem dialogue heavy but I am trying to go along with the anime and manga for the most part.
And to my guest readers, since I cannot PM you I'd like you all to know that yes, this is most definitely a Law X Kagome pairing. As for her joining either Law or Luffy's crew...well, I'm afraid that she won't officially be joining any crew since she is essentially already part of something much much bigger...but she will, however, be spending a lot of time in the Polar Tang. You have no need to worry about that. There will be plenty of interaction between the two. Oh! And Happy Halloween...ehe.
I hope this eased your mind until more facts can be revealed about her. So, until my next update then. ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)