Okay so here's the chapter, that I don't expect anyone to be waiting for because I took to long to post is and have made you wait for a ludicrous amount of time. Sorry. But if no one realized all my chapters for the story are shorter than 'Of Iis and BunnIis' mainly because of the stories' structure. Now I won't go into too much detail but if you want more information on this check the bottom of the chapter for notes.

Dragon's Pov:

I was sitting in my study with a hand resting across my temple, my reading glasses slipping down the bridge of my nose as I scanned through the various documents scattered around my desk. Reading through the many papers and files I had my pen by my side ready to sign along with stamp anything that needed my approval.

My fountain pen glided easily across the paper as letter similar to a doctor's script were formed and joined together with one another.

As I wrote my mind was occupied by fond thoughts of my family. My wife who was sitting comfortably in her favorite recliner in the den. And our only son who had just earlier been laid down to sleep. Tucked in with his favorite stuffed animal chopper while his boshi laid on his chest press down by his small hand.

The gentle spring breeze found its way through the house circulating and reaching its hand across to my sturdy wooden study door. With a content smile upturning the corners of my mouth I continued on with my work. My concentration wavering slightly as I thought of my adorable wife and son.

Minutes dwindled by slowly and the concept of time was lost to me as I immersed myself in my work. Squinting in the dim light through outdated peeling lenses I made out line after line of small computer print.

A headache was beginning to form when I heard the old wood of my door creak open slightly. Dragging my eyes up I looked over the rectangular frames of my glasses and meet the sight of my wife. Her usual disposition compromised by the warry look in her eyes as she chewed on the inside of her mouth.

"Dragon did you hear that?" Marina asked me, though seeing the arch in my eyebrow she elaborated. "The was the sound of a car pulling off from our driveway. It woke me up and I've been feeling uneasy ever since." Marina clarified her eyes turning downcast as the furrowed her eyebrows in a mix of worry, caution and confusion.

Hesitating only briefly Marina turned her back on me and walked out of my study, leaving the door open as she left. "I'm going to go check on Luffy." She stated quickly before shuffling up the stairs towards Luffy's room.

Sighing I got up and stretched my legs, walking slowly to meet Marina and Luffy who were both on the next floor up. Though instead of reaching the second floor and seeing Marina sitting in Luffy's room stroking his hear in the dark I hear frantic footsteps. They were headed my way, rushing down the second floor hallway and down the stairs to meet me.

"DRAGON!" Marina screamed out as she hurdled herself towards me. "DRAGON!" She yelled out again her voice just as desperate as the first time. "Marina what's wrong? Calm down." I told her as I brought her slightly smaller body into my arms.

"Luffy! It's Luffy!" She cried out finally breaking down in my arms. And though we were closer than we initially were marina's voice did not quiet down, her sobs wracking through her entire frame.

"What's wrong with Luffy?" I asked growing more worried at the mention of our only son I questioned Marina. I softened my usually gruff voice, remaining form many hands on chaotic experiences as I destroyed myself from the inside with my emotions.

"Luffy! He's missing!" She choked out between cries. Guiding her to a couch I sat Marina down and promised that I would be back as quickly as possible before running to my son's room.

I was stunned still by the sight. His boshi, Luffy's treasured gift from Shanks along with Chopper both laid thrown on the ground, and the window which was usually kept close had been left wide open. A strong breeze being the only thing to break the silence of the night.

I stumbled backwards, my body being hit by the invisible force of one-hundred bricks. Turning around swiftly I rushed back down stairs to Marina, who had yet to stop crying, and pulled her into a protective embrace.

We rarely held each other so close and in such an affection way, but with my wife clinging to my now tear soaked shirt the position we were in was neither a lover's embrace nor a flirtatious hold. Rather it was a consoling action meant to reassure both of us.

"Marina stay here, I'm going to make a call." I said sitting her down in one of the loveseats and making sure she was at least somewhat stable before taking brisk strides over to the cordless phone sitting in my study.

I left the door open so I could see my wife as I dialed the first number that came to mind. Ivankov. The flamboyant okama was quick to pick up, the line only ringing twice before I heard his voice through the microphone piece.

"Dragon? Ish vat you?" I heard him ask as the sound of a computer chair could be heard spinning in the background. "Ve haven't heard from vo in so vong!" He exclaimed happily practically screaming into my ear.

"Ivankov, now is not the time." I stated sternly as I drummed my fingers into the wood of my table. "Is Kuma there with you? I need you to both listen up because I only have time to explain the situation once."

The line was silent as I heard the shuffling of feet in the background, in particular the unmistakable footsteps of Bartholomew Kuma. "Yesh bossu, ve are both here." Ivankov soon after confirmed as the shuffling of feet died down.

"It's my son, Luffy, he was taken today and I was to occupied in work to know when it happened. Marina woke up after hearing a car pull off from our driveway and had a bad feeling ever since. So, she went upstairs to check on Luffy, only to find the lock to his door picked open."

"It seems someone entered the house form the front and walked past both Marina, who was asleep, and myself while I was locked up in my study."

There was silence on the line as I waited for a response, half hoping to be scolded for being so careless with my only child, the overly energetic sunshine in my life.

"Vat do vo vant us to do bossu?" Ivankov as taking on a serious to that I had long since become familiar with.

Taking a deep breath to composed myself I opened my eyes, which I don't remember having closed, and spoken into the receiver. "Send out search parties, get as many men on the case as possible without alerting any outsiders. And be quick about it."

I let my orders sink in before continuing. "If things get desperate I'll call in for help."

"Who are you thinking of?" Kuma asked speaking for the first time tonight.

"Newgate." I said simply as I waited for an affirmative response.

"Understood bossu, ve vill move now. Vore boyyo vill be found!" Ivankov stated driven but whatever forces keep him constantly flamboyant. Kuma grunting in the background before hanging up the line.

Letting out a suffering sigh I placed the phone back down, walking back to the living room. Back to Marina who was hadn't stop crying since I left to make that call. Hopefully my men would find Luffy quickly and we could all put this night behind us. Nothing good would come of it if I had to get serious and get Newgate involved.

There are so many things I could say about this chapter, for one sorry if Ivankov was ooc but I refused to postpone their chapter any longer just to figure out his character. The same could be said for Kuma and Dragon. Second sorry if okama is not the right word but I have no wifi and I am not going to postpone this chapter to look it up when I get some. And this might sound bitchy but #DealWithIt.

Now as I've said these chapters are shorter, like anywhere between 1000 and 2500 words. It was a subconscious thing that I did but I am trying to stretch the length of the fic chapter wise because it isn't too lengthy. I could actually finish this fic in 10 chapters just as well as I could 20, but it all depends on the chapter length.

And no, I did not give up on this fic, I actually have the ending already planned out and we are getting kinda close. I won't give a number but just know we are getting there.

Finally, I have stopped making promises, no telling when the next chapter will be up. It could be a month from now or it could be 3 years. Just know for anyone who actually decided to put up with my terrible update schedule that eventually another chapter will go up.

Thank you to all my followers, favouriters and reviewers. You give me the inspiration and motivation to write and I love you all so berry much.

Thank you for reading

LittleLostOne~