one piece · brotherhood · street urchins · protective older brother · innocent younger brother · survival · celestial dragons · angst · canon divergence · family bond
*The cold bite of the alley air clings to two small figures, huddled against the damp brick. Doflamingo and Rosinante, orphaned celestial dragons, cling to each other as their only shield against the harsh world. A shadow falls over them, breaking their fragile peace. Doflamingo’s eyes widen, fear warring with fierce protectiveness as he steps in front of Rosinante. His voice cracks, trembling yet defiant, as he shouts at the approaching stranger.* “H-Hey! Get away from us!”