WARNING: LONGEST CHAPTER SO FAR...

THIS SHOULD COUNT AS TWO CHAPTERS JK

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We drove back to Dressrosa, everyone was exhausted. The kids all had packed their bags and waited for Doffy and I to say the word; after daylight broke out, we jumped into our cars and booked it back to Dressrosa.

He's coming for you, Crow...

I gritted my teeth and grabbed the steering wheel so hard that my knuckles went white. After 4 years of not seeing that vile man, he finally decided to appear like a sandstorm, determined to destroy everything I loved...

I looked into the rear view mirror and smiled at the two younger children in the back. "(Y/n)...", whispered Penguin from the passengers seat. "What is it, Penguin-chan?", i smiled.

He reached over and dried my tears, tears that i hadnt noticed and probably would have kept falling if it wasnt for him. "Oh... Im sorry.", i smiled once again. He frowned and grabbed my hand, for a mere child, his hand gave me the support I needed. "Thanks, sweetheart.", i smiled and kept driving.

We stopped at a rest stop and got some lunch; the kids ran around, trying to stretch their legs out before getting back in the cars. "They really recovered from the scare...", sighed Doffy, grabbing my hand. "Yeah... Theyre strong.", i mused. We sat on the cars, watching the kids play around; i loved my life. I was glad that we left that resort; Doffy suddenly walked over to the store and i kept watching the kids.

"Here.", said Doffy, he handed me a single redtulip. I smiled and carefully took it between my fingers, too scared it would wither at my touch. "Thank you...", i smiled. I brought it up to my nose and smelled its sweet fragrance; tulips didnt usually have strong fragrances but this one was perfect. "I love it...", i smiled looking at him.

He leaned down and kissed me, until there were groans of protest. "Cock-blockers...", grinned Doffy. "Doffy!", i laughed, smacking his arm.

We all got into the cars and drove once again to Dressrosa. When we got there, everyone took turns showering, the kids changed and all we to bed... Doffy was laying next to me when he started kissing me on my comfy bed....

Guess we arent sleeping...

"Beautiful as always, my queen.", mumbled Doffy as he kissed my shoulder. He arms around my waist made me forget everything that had happen.

"Damn...", i growled as pain shot from my waist. "Im sorry...", frowned Doffy as he saw my waists stitches bleed. "Its okay, i just have to clean them and not move that much...", i giggled. He nodded and brought my a first aid kit.

"(Y/n), where did you learn how to fight like that?", asked Doffy as he placed a gentle hand on my shoulder. "The streets...", I sighed. Doffy didnt press anymore into the issue and started helping me clean my stitches.

The next day, Doffy received a call from his office saying he needed to go on a business trip. "Ill be gone for about a week, (y/n).", he frowned but I assured him everything would be fine. "If anything happens tell me okay?", said Doffy before leaving the store. "Sure thing!", i chirped. He leaned down and kissed me goodbye.

"(Y/n)! Shanks is here! So is Mihawk!", shouted Penguin. I walked downstairs and saw both men but also a beautiful girl standing next to Shanks.

"Well, Well, whos this, Shanks?", i grinned. "(Y/n)-chan! Meet my girlfriend, Makino. Makino, this is the crazy girl who adopted five kids. Also owner of (Store Name).", he laughed. Makino smiled and offered me her hand, which i shook and smiled back.

They all went to the back, while I helped some customers; after hours of working, i decided it was time for lunch.

"So, how you two meet?", I asked. "My mother owns a bar down on Enel Ave. Shanks goes there often, we talked alot and he asked me out one day.", smiled Makino. "Shanks is a bit of a handful but Im sure he'll protect you!", i grinned. "Hey! I am not a handful!", protested Shanks. We all laughed and all my kids came into the room; Makino's eyes widened as I introduced her to all of them.

"Well time to open up the store again. Lunch is over.", i smiled and looked at Law and Killer. They nodded and went back into the store, Shanks and Makino decided to leave but not before Makino stopping to look at me.

"(Y/n)...", said Makino. "Yes?", i asked. "If you ever need someone to take care of your kids, Id be happy to help you.", she smiled. I thanked her and we exchanged numbers; Mihawk stayed and watched over the younger ones up stairs.

"Well, I think its time we close up shop.", i laughed as i started moving the flowers. Someone caught my eye, a woman in a bright yellow dress with lemon patterns, my blood ran cold but I acted like I hadnt seen her at all.

Ms. Valentine...

I calmly maintained my demeanor as she walked past me, her taunting voice whispered another name that i despised.

"Hello, Ms. All Sunday...", she sneered and kept walking down the street only to be accompanied by a man with a long brown trench coat.

Mr. 5...

He looked back at me and smiled, I looked away and kept bring the flowers in. "What happened?", asked Law. "Nothing, Im just a bit tired.", i smiled. Law accompanied me outside, I looked around and saw no one.

After cooking dinner, we all sat on the sofa and watched a movie. "Well, time to go to sleep.", i announced and ushered the kids to bed. I walked into my room and hugged the pillow next to me; and started to think we could happen to us now that I had seen some of Crocodiles fighters around here.

Doffy... Im scared.... But i dont want the kids to notice... I dont want to go back...

With those thoughts, I fell asleep.
Three days had past since Doffy had left on his business trip, the store was running smoothly. The pair of fighters no longer showed their faces near my store but that made me more anxious about the kids safety.

"Well, were done for today, (y/n).", smiled Olvia. "Thank you, Olvia. Hows your daughter and husband?", i smiled. "Robin is doing great, shes doing great for her 4th year in college!", smiled Olvia. "Shes as smart as her mother.", i laughed. She talked a bit about her husband before getting a call from him.

"Well, Im off. Apparently Robin and him have a surprise for me.", she laughed and started walking towards the door. "Bye Ms. Nico!", shouted Penguin from the back. Olvia turned and waved before heading home; she was a great teacher and I was glad that she had agreed to teach my kids.

The day past quickly, afternoon arrived and we all sat around the table eating dinner. "When will Mingo come home?", asked Shachi. "Probably next week.", i smiled. "Can we go to the store to buy him something?", asked Penguin. I looked at them, giving them a confused look. "Well, we all talked and decided to buy him something.", smiled Killer.

"Why?", I asked. "Because he makes you happy.", smiled Law. I looked at them and smiled. "Thanks you guys.", I said. "Even though he hogs you all to his self.", mumbled Kid. We all laughed at his comment and started to pick the dishes up.

"Night Law, Night Killer.", I said as I closed their door. "Night, (Y/n)...", they both mumbled. I walked into the other kids room and tucked them in; they didnt protest even though they we're old enough to feel embarrassed. "Night, Penguin.", i whispered as i ruffled his hair. "Goodnight, (y/n)...", he yawned. "Night, Shachi.", I whispered as I patted his cheek. "Night,(y-....", mumbled Shachi but started snoring. I giggled and walked over to Kid's bed, he was struggling to stay awake. "You have to sleep, Kid.", I chuckled as I kissed his forehead. "Night, Kid..", i whispered. "Night.... Mom...", he sighed.

We all walked to the mall, I decided to keep the store closed and take the day off. "We should buy him a Twinkie and go home!", said Kid. "No, if its Mingo. He'd want a Snowball.", chuckled Killer. "We should buy him a watch.", suggested Law. "What about a hat?", asked Penguin. "How about those?", said Shachi. He pointed at some red tainted glasses with sliver framing.

After buying the glasses, we passed a toy shop, I saw Kid look at a toy and stop for a while. Killer ushered Kid to keep walking but Kid remained looking at the glass window. We went inside and Kid grabbed a toy robot. "(Y/n).... Can I...", he started but stopped and looked at the floor, I smiled and paid for the toy.

"Thanks, (y/n).", grinned Kid as he hugged me. We walked around and bought everyone a small gift; even buying Bepo some chew toys.

We arrived home and had dinner, laughed at some funny videos and headed to bed.

1:56 a.m.

I smelled smoke and i ran outside and saw the living room on fire. Bepo was barking like crazy and I ran to the older teens room, i kicked the door open and woke them up. "GET UP! THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE!", I screamed as i pulled them out of bed.

"Get the younger ones!", i said as I ran and grabbed their papers and my phone. Penguin fell in front of me and I put him on my back; we ran out to meet some firefighters.

They extinguished the fire and told us that we should go to a hotel. I called Mihawk while the paramedics checked on the kids; he arrived and we somehow managed to fit in his car.

He took us to his house and the kids fell asleep.

6:37 a.m.

"Where are you going, (y/n)?", asked Mihawk. "Going to check the damage... Take care of my kids? Oh and Bepo.", i smiled. He nodded and tossed me the keys to his car.

When i got there, I opened the door and walked inside to inspect the store.

Nothing too damaged....

I went up the stairs and checked the living room, the carpet was definitely a must go, the windows were shattered and the walls needed reinforcement and new paint. The rooms were fine, so I started to turn around to head back when I was faced with the big boss his self.

"Hello, (y/n).", grinned Crocodile.

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