One Piece Oneshots (Whumptober 2021)

Day 17 - Field Care 101 (Law x Mermaid! Reader)

"Stay back!" You barked at the pirates, pointing a spear at them. "I may be in a critical state but don't think for a second I'll be an easy target."

"Calm down, we're not going harm you-"

"Lies! That or you humans are going to sell me!"

It happened once before to you, you were kidnapped, sold, and harassed by your owners for three years. You just now escaped but you didn't get out scot-free. Your arms had deep cuts drawing blood, the sides of your ribs were severely bruised and broken, and your tail was damage so you weren't able to properly swim. That's right, you are a mermaid, an injured one, but a free one and that's all that mattered to you. You weren't going to let anyone take away from freedom again.

"I know your filthy kind!" You growled, venom dripping from your tone. Well, it was actually blood dripping out of your mouth. You were on the brink of dying, but you'd rather accept your fatality instead of being taken alive.

"Boss, maybe she'll let us help her if she sees Bepo," one with the penguin hat suggested, looking at the tall one who had a white hat with black spots and was standing in front of you.

"Hmm..." The captain- er boss- backed up from you then gestured for someone to come over. "Bepo-ya, come here."

Your grip tightened around your spear, expecting a human with great strength to approach. Pirates were known for their threats and intimidating ways, but you weren't going to let them scare you into submission. You prepared yourself to attack as "Bepo" came over.

"Yes, captain?" To your surprise, a big polar walked out, asking his captain what the man needed him for. Wait, this was a mink! What is a mink doing here with the humans?

"You there! Mink! If you're being held captive by these pirates I'll kill them for you!" You told the bear.

"Who's this captain?" Bepo asked hiding behind the tall man. "She's scary."

"Calm down, Bepo-ya." The captain patted the mink's head. "She's just a terrified mermaid that doesn't seem to trust humans. We can't help her state if she's frightened of us, do you think you can calm her down?"

"Anything for you captain." Bepo slowly got out from behind his captain and moved towards you.

"Don't come any closer!" You pointed the spear at him.

"I'm sorry," the bear apologized, bowing his head like a puppy being scolded.

"You're going to give up just like that?!" You questioned dumbfounded. Bepo kept his head lowered in shame, you couldn't bear the sight of something so adorable whimper. "No, I'm sorry, I-"

You vomited a good amount of blood in front of you. You were shaking and becoming weaker now that your hostile adrenaline disappeared, you barely stay upright. You lowered your spear, leaning on it for support.

"Her condition is getting worse!" the captain yelled the obvious, rushing towards you.

"Stay back..." you uttered, spitting out more blood.

"I'm a doctor, a can help you," the tall man stated, standing close to you but far enough so that you couldn't punch him.

"Let captain treat you," Bepo pleaded, putting a paw on your shoulder. You looked into the polar bear's eyes, they were overflowing with worry. With his signs of concern for you, you let yourself go limp, trusting the mink's judgement.

Law came and caught you just as you fell. He picked you up bridal style, then turned to the others. "Let's get her back to the ship, she's suffering from extreme hemorrhage."

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Three months have passed since then, you were now on an island called Dressrosa. You heard the tale of how Law assisted the Strawhats in saving this kingdom. You knew the strawhats were good people, they did save Fishman island, and Jinbei joined their crew. So if Law helped them, did that mean he was also a good person?

Well, Law did save your life, and he let you stay in his submarine until you got better. Somehow, you allowed the man to be close to you, maybe it was because you felt safe in his presence, but whatever the case was, you've now fallen for him.

"How are you today, [Y/n]?" Law asked, strolling to your side.

"I'm fine," you replied turning your head in the opposite direction where he stood. You were embarrassed that he appeared just as you thought of your feelings for the captain. You couldn't come to terms with it, even if you did, you doubted Law was looking for love. He never looked at anyone in that way, especially not a mermaid.

Yet as your mind clouded with these thoughts, you were unaware of the longing gaze Law gave you.

"A beri for your thoughts." Law nudged your side, wanting to know why you were so deep in thought.

"It's nothing, just enjoying the view," you lied to him.

"You usually smile when you're enjoying a view," Law called your bluff.

"Well, I'm just wondering when the day will come when all merfolk and fishfolk can enjoy the same view..." A half-truth, that wasn't on your mind currently but you have had the thought pass through your mind multiple times since you've been staying with heart pirates. You sighed, now having this floating around in your head, and you began walking away.

Law let you go on your own, thinking you needed time on your own and not wanting to intrude any further. He knew you didn't like humans, and it took you a while to trust him. He didn't blame you, yet he wished things were different, that humans could accept merfolk and fishfolk because then you might accept humans. Then you might accept his confession, but things weren't that way, so he kept his mouth shut.