Rise Of A New Heart

Chapter 20! The Ambush

One after another the Marines barrelled past Enyo, surrounding Law and the others who readied themselves for a fight.

Earlier . . .

Bart, Dorian, Spud and Pierro checked every hock shop, treasure trader and gambling house including the main casino, but no one had traded or gambled with their missing treasure.

"Well what do we do now? We've checked everywhere." Pierro shrugged.

"I am going to head back to the sub, I'm worried about Enyo."

"You're so whipped man."

"Shut up Spud! She died remember?!"

"I agree with Dorian." Bart interrupted.

"We haven't heard anything from them all day."

He turned to the young pirate.

"Head back to the sub and make sure everything is okay."

The boy gave a nod and then jogged off down the street.

"He's still whipped..."

"I know Spud."

Just as Bart finished, his mini den den mushi rang

[Gatcha]

"Hello."

"Bart, did you guys find out anything?"

"Nobody here has gambled with treasure for weeks and no one has traded any either.... What about you?"

"The priest is hiding something, I think he knows who the thief was. She would definitely be a local, most likely affiliated with the church. He's protecting her."

Bart acknowledged with a grunt then continued.

"Have you heard from Bepo?"

"Yeah, he called earlier and said she had woken up and apart from some dizziness seemed fine."

"Good"

"Why do you ask?" The Dr queried with a knowing smirk.

"We hadn't heard from them so Dorian went back to the sub to make sure everything was alright."

"He's quite taken with miss Enyo isn't he?" Law commented with amusement in his voice.

"That's an understatement sir." Bart replied flatly.

"Anyway, we're heading to you now, meet us up near the casino."

"Yes captain."

[Clank]

. . .

On his Way back to the sub Dorian made sure to stop in at the shop his Captain instructed to pick up something for Enyo.

'I wonder what it is...' He thought.

Peeking into the bag his heart skipped a beat and he smiled to himself. After reaching the sub the pirate youth made his way to Enyo's room. He knocked politely but no answer cam, he tried once more before letting himself in, not wanting to be intrusive he left the bag on the bed and shut the door.

. . .

Law, Penguin and Sachi walked over to the others but something was off. Bart was on the snail phone with a concerned expression.

"What's wrong?"

Were the first words that came out of Law's mouth upon joining the others.

"That was Dorian. He said neither Enyo nor Bepo were on the ship, but the doors were secured so they left of their own will."