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Law woke up with a strange sensation in his body, yeah something was wrong he could tell it. After failing yesterday to find a good doctor to cure him from his disease, he went to sleep right after eating. He was mad at Cora-san for all the hope he gave him. Every time he secretly hoped he would find a cure and every time his hopes were crushed. Cora-san was very nice to him, and he really tried to save him but why couldn’t he just let him spend his few months left in the Donquixote Family hating the world and wanting to kill everyone. Why was he obligated to show him how it is to be loved again, how it is to care for someone. He loved Corazon for that but he also hated him for the same reasons.
Anyway back to the start, Law was feeling strange, something felt off but he couldn’t say what yet. He looked at his surroundings, they had found shelter in a cave in some old abandoned house, he couldn’t see very well due to the darkness but he could tell that the older man was not here. Where did he leave? Did he finally give up on him? Did he finally understand that he was not worth his time? With a hint of sadness, Law got out from his blankets and walked outside. It was a nice day out, the sun was not very high in the sky. It must have been around 8 in the morning, the sky was really blue but it was cold. Law shivered slightly before tugging a little more on his hat.
What day was it again? How long has it been since he entered the Donquixote Family? How many days had passed since he ran away with Cora-san? Law – lost in his thoughts – didn’t sense Rossinante coming behind him, or was it his power? Law jumped when he felt a hand on him. Ah… So he was wrong. Cora-san didn’t leave him alone, he was just out for a little walk or something like that. But still he was hiding something from him, he could sense it.
“What do you want, Cora-san?”
“Hmm, well … uhhh”
As Law saw how uncomfortable the atmosphere was getting, it was now very obvious that the older man was concealing something from him. He noticed that Corazon's left hand was behind his back.
“Tell me. What are you not-so-stealthily hiding from me? We can't waste time here, we have to move to the next island soon.”
Corazon hesitated a few more seconds before letting Law see what was in his hand. It was a small cake with a single candle on it. Rossinante gave it to Law with a smile wishing a quiet “Happy birthday, Law”
The young child didn’t know how to act. It's been 2 – no, 3 years since he had last celebrated his birthday. He wasn’t even aware that today was his own birthday! Yet, Cora-san knew, and he made him a cake. It was small and seemed burnt but he was very touched.
“How did you know?”
“Well, one time you were talking with Buffalo and Baby 5 about each other's birthday and I was there but hid my presence so you wouldn’t know I was here. About 2 weeks ago I remembered the date and decided to prepare something for you. Sorry it’s a little burnt, hope you don’t mind?”
Law looked back at Corazon and his throat tightened – not that he would ever admit it.
“Thank you Cora-san.”
Corazon smiled at the young boy in front of him.
They were together so what could go wrong?