The Blind Woman and The Hyena

XII

While Tatsuo and Frigg stayed behind in Mocktown, in the North Blue, Alma and her son, Zuko, spent their day with her father. Alma sat on her father's chair while Zuko and his grandfather worked on a flag together. 

''Grandpa, is this okay?" asked Zuko.

''Yes, that's fine, Zuko,'' responded Zuko's grandfather.

''Father, have you had any customers lately?'' Alma asked, "I can ask Akashi if he would like to work under you."

"I don't want that man anywhere near me, Alma," her father said, "After what all he has done to you, you are still with him. Why can't you just leave him?"

"I know what you mean, papá," Alma said, "I can't have Zuko grow up without a father. You know that."

"I just don't want you to get hurt, Alma," her father mumbled, "I can't stand someone taking advantage of your kindness like this."

"Papá, I'll be fine," Alma reassured him with a smile, "Besides, I had called Bellamy a few days ago!"

"Bellamy? How's that brat doing?" asked her father.

"He is doing well," she said, "I can't wait to see him again! He said once he returns, he'll take us on his ship to the places he has been to!"

"Bellamy said that, ma'?" asked Zuko.

"Yes, Zu-Zu!'' giggled Alma, "He will come see us soon!"

Zuko's eyes widened as he smiled brightly and looked at his blind mother. He rushed over to her and hugged her tightly.

"I'll get to meet Bellamy!" he chanted.

Alma laughed happily as she held her son in her arms. Her father placed his hands on his hips as he smiled softly at the two giggling together. He looked back at a small picture frame by his desk. The frame held a picture of Bellamy and Alma when they were both 13 and 12 years old. Bellamy held Alma in the air, staring right at her with a huge smile on his face. 

"Alma," muttered her father, "What if Bellamy doesn't come back? You know what he did to you, yet you still forgave him..."

"Bellamy will come back, papá," she said, "I just know it. Bellamy never goes back on his word."

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(Meanwhile at Mock town)

"Let's get away from here!"

"Why did he come to our town?!"

What was going on? Why was everyone running away? Oh, well, look at this. Bellamy and Sarquiss are fighting. But, those two never faught at all. How could this be? Bellamy and Sarquiss stared at each other as they panted heavily. 

"Why are you doing this?! Let us go! I beg of you!" shouted Sarquiss.

"Why? "Why" you asked, Sarquiss? Bellamy..." 

Oh no, it couldn't be... Why was he here?

"It is because you shamed my sign! Why else?" laughed the mysterious man, "Whether or not sky island exist, whether the golden city is a legend or a reality, those things don't interest me. Before you acted on such foolish dreams, you should have listened to the opinions of others!!"

"Donquixote Doflamingo..."

"Holy shit!"

"Isn't he one of the Seven War Lords of the Sea?"

"He once had a bounty worth 300 million berri on his head... what is he doing here?"

"I don't need any street punks under my command!!" laughed Doflamingo.

"Shit! Shit! My hands are moving on their own! Please, stop! Forgive us!!"

Bellamy quickly fell to the floor as Sarquiss slashed his left eye. 

"Amon, sick 'em..."

In a blink of an eye Amon tackled Doflamingo down with his large claws and roared loudly. Doflamingo grunted softly and slowly lifted his hand up before feeling his body grow stiff. His head slowly turned towards a very familiar voice.

"I told you to leave, Bellamy. Yet here you are, on your knees like the pathetic mutt you are..."

"Fufufu... Well, well, well," laughed Doflamingo, "If it ain't Tatsuo and my lovely Frigg..."

"Doflamingo," muttered Frigg.

"Looks like I did leave the job half finished," Tatsuo snarled as she stepped on Doflamingo's face, "You should have stayed down, you filthy worm..."

Doflamingo smirked slightly at Tatsuo's comment. 

"Abyzou, you really have such terrible taste in men..."

"Oh, please~ I had my eyes on him the moment I saw him~ You will not separate us, Aliza..."

"This is you last chance, Bellamy," said Tatsuo, "Leave his crew before it's too late..."

"I... can't," Bellamy muttered.

"...You're pathetic," she scoffed, "I might as well get rid of you, Doflaminhoe..."

"Real mature, Tatsuo," Doflamingo laughed, "Say, Frigg dear, have you decided to come to me, or are you still in love with my pathetic deceased brother?"

"You will watch your tone," Frigg said shakily, "You have no right to shame him for what he did."

"Please, you have gotten soft," Doflamingo laughed, "Say, Tatsuo, has your hair gotten longer?"

"Shut it," she snarled as Amon pressed his claw down on Doflamingo's body.

"Tatsuo, Luffy and the others are back," Frigg said.

"Yeah..." muttered Tatsuo, "Let's go, Amon. I bet Luffy is dying to see you..."

Amon growled loudly and stepped away from Doflamingo before lifting Frigg and Tatsuo over his head. 

"That man will perish, Abyzou, how could you still be so attached to him?"

"He is the only one who brings me so much joy~! He is destined to rule the world~! I will be sure to have him summon me and we will be together for all eternity~! Just like you and your lover, Aliza~!!"

"You really are twisted, Abyzou. I can't wait to see who will rule the world...~"

"So will I...Aliza~"

Tatsuo stared at the night sky as Amon flew over the ocean. Frigg noticed Tatsuo's blank stare and placed her hand on her shoulder.

"Tatsuo, are you alright?" she asked.

"Yeah," Tatsuo mumbled after a few seconds, "That boy is stubborn, isn't he?"

"You mean Bellamy?" Frigg asked.

"Who else would I be talking about?" Tatsuo retorted, "He has a girl waiting for him yet he wants to stay with that bastard. What's it going to take for Bellamy to realize that he is in serious danger?"

"I'm not sure," muttered Frigg, "I know for certain that Luffy with make Bellamy open his eyes. I just know it."

"Luffy has such a way with people," laughed Tatsuo, "I wish I had a brother like him."

"He is your brother regardless," Frigg smiled, "You and him may not be related, but you both have such a strong bond, much like you and Amon do."

''Heh... I guess so..."

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