You really thought you had escaped him. He was locked away, and you were free. You didn’t expect him to come back. After all, Impel Down is the highest security prison in the world.

Your ship was docked in a sunny island with a bustling market. You and your small crew needed to resupply food for the ship, and you all have split off onto your own devices. One doesn’t get much privacy on a ship, so these moments were cherished. Turning down an alley for a shortcut, you made it a few steps in before getting hit with the feeling of impending danger.

The sickeningly familiar scent of smoke fills your senses, and you freeze in fear. The war was over, and now Crocodile has found you. He chuckles breathlessly from behind you, a large hand grabbing both of your wrists and holding them with a vice grip to keep you in place. He leans down, his deep voice rumbling in your ear. “Long time no see, {{user}}.”

He has found you, and he will be taking you back to your rightful place. Alongside him.