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eirist · 5 years

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Little Bits and Pieces of Heaven

A WHIFF OF NOSTALGIA

One-shot #: 9

Disclaimer: One Piece (and its characters) belongs to Eiichiro Oda-sensei.

Reminder: I have no beta-reader. Any grammatical and spelling errors are solely mine.

Warning: OOC possible. One shot. PWP.

Rating: T

Note: In honor of the Romance Dawn Trio (or 2/3 of the RDT). Because they are really missed.

Summary: She wanted to remember. She wanted to bask at the feeling of remembering the beginning…

Nami's eyes squinted against the harsh glare of the mid-afternoon sun.

The Straw Hats had just arrived on a quaint and surprisingly peaceful island—a rare find in the tumultuous New World.

A quick survey done by their archaeologist and doctor revealed that the island is not a territory of any of the monstrous Yonko, nor is it under the protection of the marines. It had most of the crew sighing in relief as they relish at the thought that they can somehow relax.

It was almost too good to be true—finding a place not touched by the turbulence happening in the New World. She had gotten used to docking on islands and getting into unwanted confrontations and fights that a brief respite seems like an unachievable dream.

She stepped into the port and perused the docks for any sign of movements or life. Robin had said something about the town’s weird practice of closing shops and businesses, stalling all work and affairs in favor of taking naps during the day’s hottest hours.

Great. An island fit for their lazy swordsman.

Even with that knowledge, the others still headed out to explore said island. Nami was about to head into town herself (shops may be closed, but hey, she can survey the place for cartography purposes); when she stopped short by the dock to take in the island’s scenic view.

The Mugiwara’s navigator lifted a hand to shade her eyes from the sun’s glare.

This island is beautiful. She mused as her chocolate brown eyes surveyed the surroundings. The colors around her are so vibrant and the sun up in the sky just served to heighten their rich, natural hues—turning the greens of the forest, greener; the blue of the sea, bluer. The mid-afternoon rays also created beautiful sparkles across the ocean as if someone carelessly scattered numerous pricey jewels on it.

Somehow it feels like she’s back on Conomi Islands in East Blue.

Nostalgia suddenly kicked in. Memories of a lifetime ago resurfaced, bringing to mind images of warm smiles and soothing scents of cigarette smoke and tangerines.

There was a sudden movement at the corner of her eye and her brown orbs shifted to look at the boats bobbing idly on top of the water. Their small flags swayed with the ocean breeze, beckoning at her.

A smile made its way across her lips and she moved to approach them.

There was nothing special about the boats, to be honest. They are small, typical-looking and are probably owned by the fishermen living in the island. They don’t really look that sturdy. A strong storm will sweep it away ruthlessly and crack it to smithereens.

But somehow looking at them, another wave of nostalgia swept inside her.

This time the memory is of two ordinarily simple boats sailing side by side; one with a plain white sail and the other with a clown Jolly Roger, heading towards adventure.

And freedom. She thought wistfully as she stared at the glinting sea. Life back then revolved around stealing treasures, reporting back to Arlong, and then stealing treasures again—a never ending cycle.

Or so she thought.

Then came Luffy. And then Zoro. And everything just went from bad to good and then to better.

If it weren't for that chance encounter, she and her island would still be in the grasp of that detestable saw shark fishman.

Unconsciously, she extended a foot to lightly tap one of the boats, watching it bobbed atop the water.

It was almost perfect. Just like the boats that took them to Gecko Islands where Usopp’s village lies.

All that is missing is a barrel of apples, a goofy smile under a straw hat and a haughty smirk on a face still not marred by a scar.

Nami’s smile widened at that. They've come a long way haven't they? With lots of adventures, new found friends and a ship awesome enough to sail to the ends of the world.

Without second thoughts, she stepped into the boat just so she could remember what it feels like to be in something so simple, so little and so... exposed. She wondered what will it be like to sail this humble contraption in the New World sea—even for just a moment.

"Oi Nami,"

Someone had suddenly called her and she automatically turned towards the voice, a bit peeved at the intrusion on her wistful moment.

Roronoa Zoro was standing on the dock with a serious expression on his face, one eye fixed intently at her.

"Zoro," she returned evenly, mirroring the serious countenance of her green-haired nakama. Gone now was the young man with the lax attitude and expression. Somehow, their journey changed them. A lot.

Especially him.

He used to laugh so boisterously and unrestrainedly.

The swordsman took a step towards her, a frown marring his features. Nami stayed silent as she watched him took in the boat, trying to find a reason why the orange-haired navigator was standing on it.

"You're not planning on leaving us again are you?" He asked after a few seconds of contemplation.

Nami's eyes widened at that. What the...?

And despite herself she started laughing.

What an incredulous notion! Trust Zoro to come up with something as stupid as that.

Said swordsman merely folded his arms across his chest, apparently not amused with her reaction.

"Hahaha! Where in the four seas did you get that idea?" Nami asked in between laughs. "Hahaha! Gosh Zoro, you have the weirdest sense of humor honestly. Hahaha!"

"Well given the history…" he began and Nami cut him off by suddenly grabbing at the hem of his green garb.

The tall lad frowned as Nami pulled at his robe lightly. When he didn't budge, she pulled again. "Join me Zoro," she said a bit cheekily for his taste.

He merely lifted an eyebrow at her demand.

"Come on," she tugged at him again.

"What are you doing?"

Nami sighed in exasperation. Knowing this man, it would take a loooong explanation as to why she wants him on the boat. And Zoro would take a loooong time before getting her point.

"Just join me ok?"

With a snort, the former pirate hunter surprisingly complied with her demand, more to stop her from tugging his clothes off him than anything.

"Now what?" He asked as stepped into the boat to join her. It swayed slightly from the added weight and Nami wavered a bit, out of balance, being used to the sturdy deck of the Thousand Sunny.

Automatically, the swordsman’s hand shot up to grab her arm to steady her.

She looked up to him and grinned sassily. "Thanks Zoro! Now all we need is another boat and a barrel of apples," she declared, looking around. Though she doubts if he would get it, knowing well how the green-haired idiot’s mind works.

This time, both of Zoro's eyebrows lifted questioningly. "A barrel of apples?! Hey are you experiencing a heat stroke or something?" He asked, looking at her as if she had grown two extra heads. "I can go fetch Chopper so he can look at you."

"Oh shut it, you still won't get it even if I explain it."

"OI!"

Nami dismissed his retort with a wave of her hand. "Just stop asking questions and do as I say, I'll buy you some drinks later."

That shut him up and definitely put him in a rather agreeable mood.

"Hmmm," she pondered, looking at the other boats around her. "Should I borrow another?" She tapped a finger underneath her chin as she considered her options.

Zoro decided to settle down on the boat, removing his swords from his sash. He set them beside him before resting his broad back on the boat’s side, yawning. "Isn't that called stealing?" He questioned as he languidly stretched his legs in front of him. He stole a glance at the mapmaker before placing both of his hands behind his head.

Nami glared at him. "Didn't you hear what I said? BORROWING. I'll bring it back later."

"Why do you need to BORROW a boat? Or boats?" Zoro emphasized the word ‘borrow’, looking curiously at her. "You need to sail or something? Use the mini-merry."

"Tch," she sounded out in a tone that clearly says she thinks he's an idiot.

Zoro just scoffed and closed his eye. Right now, a nap sounds just about good. He'll let Nami do whatever the hell she wants and leave her to her crazy ideas. He’s into this for the free drinks after all.

A few seconds later he felt the boat started to drift towards the sea.

He opened an eye to see Nami had just finished adjusting the small sail. The sea breeze blew lifting the strands of her long, orange hair.

He sat straight, checking if she indeed got another boat and was a bit relieved to see that she did not.

"Nami," he called her. “The hell are you really doing?"

"Just relax Zoro," she moved to sat across him, stretching her legs the same way he did and taking the space beside his own. "We're just sailing. It's a beautiful day, after all."

Zoro’s eye gazed at the enthralling blue of water in front of them before shifting towards her warily. “You’re not planning to drown me in the middle of the sea, are you?” He just had to blurt that one out.

Nami’s eyes narrowed at his allegation and she glared at him with enough coldness to freeze the entire New World seas.

“That is actually a good idea,” she replied scathingly. “One less mouth to feed and drink the booze barrels dry.”

“You mean it’ll help you save some money, you stingy onna,” Zoro countered. Swiftly, he moved his leg out of the way before Nami can give it a good kick.

“So?” Nami huffed. She stopped trying to kick his leg once his hand was able to catch her ankle. “My stinginess put clothes on your back and food and booze in your mouth.”

The green-haired lad grinned sardonically. “And you have my gratitude, really.”

Nami pulled her leg out of his grasp, sticking her tongue out at him before shifting her attention towards the bow. He only grinned widely at her childish response. It’s nice to rile her up every once in a while. He finds it oddly relaxing… that is if she did not manage to pull him into a shouting match that seems to become a source of entertainment for some of their crewmates.

The wind blew her long hair back and Zoro noted that there was this certain warm smile on her face as he watched her keenly. They’ve been reunited for some time now but he rarely gets the chance to look at her up close since most of the time they are screaming at each other’s faces or there would be too much nakama around them or too much happening around them or all at the same time.

He followed her example and watched the boat’s front bobbed up and down the waves. Occasionally the sea water sprayed over them, salty and stinging.

If he had known he’ll be doing this instead of spending the day sitting inside one of the town’s taverns with a mug of beer in his hand, he would’ve brought some fishing tools. Fishing sounds absolutely good right now and the weather’s rather perfect for it too.

He nudged Nami’s leg with his, to get her attention.

“Where are we really going?” He questioned again once she had her gaze on him.

“Nowhere in particular,” she replied with a smile too enigmatic for Zoro to just dismiss.

“Na-mi,” he said her name a bit exasperatedly. She knows how he hates asking questions repeatedly.

She rolled her eyes at his impatience. She’s not really bothered with it and was used to it. His idiocy on the other hand, is another thing.

“I just want to head out to the middle of the sea Zo-ro,” she explained, using the same tone he used when he said her name.

“Why?”

Nami groaned. “Just indulge me. I did promise you free beers.”

“I’m sure you’ll be wiggling out the payment for my ‘free’ beers from some gullible, lascivious townsfolk,” Zoro muttered.

The navigator just smirked at him. “Do not patronize my ways pirate hunter,” she languorously settled both of her legs on top of his. She crossed her arms on her chest and smiled smugly at him. “I’m a pirate after all.”

Zoro snorted. “You didn’t want to be one when I met you.”

That stilled the mapmaker. Then her smirk turned into an amused smile. “Yeah I didn’t want to be.” Her eyes seemed to dance with merriment at the memory. “You remembered.”

“Why wouldn’t I?”

She shrugged. “I don’t know. You hardly remember people you fought with before or some other events we’ve experienced.”

“That’s because they’re insignificant.”

His answer made her smile reach her eyes.

“Besides,” he continued. “Luffy won’t shut up about getting you as our navigator.”

“Real-ly?” Nami mouthed humorously. She knows how adamant Luffy was about making her their navigator even after finding out that she betrayed them.

“Yeah. What do you think made me follow you to your village?”

Nami looked at him pointedly, waiting for him to explain.

Zoro stared back at her without so much a blink. “Captain ordered me to bring his navigator back.”

“Oh? So you didn’t do it out of your own volition?”

“Now why would I do that?” Zoro frowned, placing both of his hand behind his head. With a tiger-like yawn he continued, “I couldn’t care less if you were our navigator or not.”

Nami responded by kicking his leg again, making sure to make the heel of her shoe dug into his dumb skin painfully.

Zoro’s hand quickly closed around her ankle again, lifting her foot away before it can make a hole in his leg. “Damn it Nami!”

“You are such an ass,” Nami hissed at him, obviously peeved at his answer.

“Hey, you went and run off with the Merry leaving all of us behind, clueless.” He shoved her leg away from him rather brusquely.

“Well you damn know I had my reasons!” Nami retorted, glowering at his barbaric treatment of her leg. She bent a little to check if he had done any damage to her dainty ankle with that powerful hand of his, even if she knows that he wouldn’t deliberately hurt her.

A nerve ticked on Zoro’s forehead as he watched her. He knows well enough that Nami’s gonna use this as blackmail material.

Like he would let her. Huffing, he lightly swatted her hand away to check himself. She’s not gonna hold this one over him.

Without another word, he gently placed her feet on his thigh and started massaging her ankle.

Nami’s lips curled into pleased smile. So someone’s thinking ahead eh? Blackmails and debts really work well with Zoro.

“Do not think this makes us even,” she wagged a finger at him.

“Tch. Always with the blackmail and debt interest shit.”

“Of course!”

Two years and Nami is still as money-loving as when he first met her.

“Sometimes you are not all that bad Zoro,” Nami said with a sigh as she watched him knead her ankle.

“I don’t think there’s any damage at all,” Zoro ignored what she said, stopping his ministration. “It’s not like you’re delicate as you would like other people to think.”

A snarl escaped Nami’s lips. “And sometimes you are this bad.” She pouted, taking back what she said earlier.

Zoro just laughed in response, pushing both of her legs away from his own. “You’re much worse than me woman,” he smirked arrogantly at her. “You are bad all the time.”

“Why you!” She gritted her teeth and launched herself at him so she can bonk that stupid marimo head of his repeatedly for saying that.

The boat tipped dangerously from her movement. And Nami’s heart skipped a beat at the thought of going overboard.

But thankfully she did not. She stopped or rather, was stopped by Zoro’s hand closing around her wrists.

“Hahaha!” Zoro laughed again when he saw her reaction both at his teasing and from nearly going overboard. “You should know better than that Nami.” His deep voice was warmed by a rarely expressed mirth before he laughed again.

Nami stared at the him. Amazed.

When was the last time Zoro sounded so carefree?

Though he was laughing at her expense. But, oh well, she can always charge a ridiculous amount of beli under his name for that.

She just watched him for a moment, so loud and rowdy that she can’t help but smile at seeing him laughing without so much a care in the world.

Just like the younger Zoro from the good old days.

Nami relaxed a little before pulling her hand away from his grasp to bonk him on the head… lightly.

“If you fall, I’m not rescuing you.”

“Oh shut up!”

The swordsman continued laughing and she was tempted to hit him much harder but she decided against it.

Seeing the usually sullen and stoic man like this is a rare treat after all. Honestly, she was a bit worried that the further they sailed into the New World, the more Zoro turned serious and dangerous.

Though she understands how perilous their journey is now unlike when they were in the Grand Line. Understand that he needs to be much stronger, more focused and at times more merciless because a wrong move can cost them all their lives.

But sometimes, she wishes that he didn’t have to change so much.

“Afraid to get wet Nami?” Zoro’s voice cut through her thoughts. He was smiling wickedly at her, alerting the navigator that he was up to no good.

“Don’t you dare Zoro,” she moved away from him. With his strength, he can easily toss her to the sea if he wants too. “I’ll have Zeus fry your hide if you throw me overboard.”

That earned her another laugh from the green-haired man.

She made a show of grabbing her Clima-tact and Zoro promptly stopped laughing but not before throwing a mischievous smirk her way.

A sea gull cried overhead, casting a shadow on their small boat. They looked up as it soared above them, their gazes following its white form as it flew towards where the Sunny was anchored and perched itself on the crow's nest’s roof.

The pirate flag atop the nest flapped wildly, its black color a stark contrast against the clear blue sky. Somehow the movement made the skull wearing a straw hat seemed to smile at them from its spot.

Who would’ve thought that they’d be sailing under a jolly roger as ludicrous as that? Not to mention under a captain who is just as equally ridiculous.

Both seemed to be lost in their own thoughts, not noticing that a small smile had graced each of their lips. Was it really years ago when they first decided to join Luffy in his crazy adventures? Time sure flies fast.

They continued sailing onto the deeper part of the sea where the turquoise water turned to ultramarine. The wind blew stronger and a blur of orange caught Zoro’s eye.

Nami’s hair looked so vibrant under the afternoon sun. It stood out against the cool hues of blues and greens that surrounded them. It was a good thing she decided to grow it longer when they were separated. It suits her better. She looked far different from that short-haired, cheeky brat that he always needs to lookout for and save.

He heaved a sigh. When had they grown up?

It wasn’t long ago when they were all just dilly-dallying in the Grand Line.

Now…

Zoro decided to break the silence that settled between, and also to stop the weird thoughts that seemed to emerge from the deepest recesses of his mind.

“Thought you were gonna go shopping with Robin?" He suddenly asked out of the blue, catching Nami off-guard.

“Hmmm? How did you know?”

“You always shop whenever we dock.”

Nami’s hair whipped across her face. She brought a hand up to hold the untameable stands and grinned. “I was supposed to, but something caught my attention…” she tilted her face towards the wind, letting it caress her face and blow her long orange locks back. “Haven’t felt like this in a long time.”

“What?”

“Just sailing you know,” she answered, taking a deep breath of the salty sea air.

"Huh?"

“Just sailing…” she repeated.

“I don’t get it.”

Nami blew at the bangs in her forehead in exasperation. “Just sailing Zoro. Just. Sailing.” She stared at him, gauging his reaction. His face was scrunched up in a manner that says he doesn’t get it still.

Zoro grumbled inwardly. He was hoping she’d finally give him the damn reason why they were sailing in the middle of the sea instead of painting the middle of the town red. The woman in front of him was not making any sense at all.

“If I had known you wanted to just laze around and drift aimlessly, I should’ve bought some sake with me,” he muttered. It was, after all, a very fine and relaxing day. Perfect for napping, fishing or drinking. All the things he likes.

Nami pursed her lips disapprovingly. “Tch. Always complaining!”

He glowered at her. “I have a lot to complain with you dragging me out here with nothing to do but sail and stare at you.”

A Cheshire cat-like grin spread across Nami’s lips and Zoro mentally punched himself. That did not come out right.

“Oh?” Nami said teasingly. She nudged his leg with her foot. “You can also stare at the view around you Zoro. That is if you are tired of staring at me.”

The swordsman groaned. She will not let him live this down.

“I didn’t mean it like that.”

“Oh so what do you mean?”

Zoro exhaled heavily. He owed her no explanations. “I need a drink,” he muttered. “Let’s just go back to the docks.”

Nami tut-tutted, shaking a finger at him. “You are not getting away with this Zoroo,” she sing-songed.

“Yes I am woman,” he growled. “Turn the boat around. I need my drink!”

“Ah, don’t you want to stare at me longer while we sail?”

Zoro shot her a venomous glare, his face turning red.

“I’m kidding Zoro, no need to be so uptight!”

“I’m not!”

She winked at him suggestively. “Aw Zoro, it’s not that bad,” she tried to appease him by patting his knee. “It’s free to stare. I won’t charge you I promise!”

“Woman, if you don’t turn this boat around I’ll chuck you overboard.”

Nami threw her head back and laughed. If Zoro’s face could get any redder, his head would surely explode. He was scowling darkly at her now, embarrassed at his slip up.

Regardless. She does appreciate it. More than he’ll ever know. And more than she’ll ever freely admit. Though, she doesn’t want to delve deeper into that… for now.

She shifted from her position and sat suddenly beside him, giggling when he suddenly stiffened at their closeness.

“We both know you won’t do that.” She said, nudging his shoulder with her own.

“How sure are you?” Zoro quirked an eyebrow at her.

“I just know,” Nami smiled dazzlingly at him. He might be brutish in his ways, but he definitely always makes sure she’s safe. Just like their captain.

“Hmph…” was the only answer she got as he folded his arms across his chest and refused to look at her.

She laughed again. “Alright you’re no fun,” she snickered, poking at his still reddened cheek. She got a growl from her ministration. She then moved to stand up to adjust the sail.

Zoro rubbed a hand on his face. Nami always have the ability to draw a lot of emotions from him and it always left him feeling drained. And sometimes, just like now, embarrassed.

“Ready the paddles Zoro, we are heading back.”

He grunted an affirmative and watched her adjust the sail again. He stood up to help her. The sooner they arrive at the port; the sooner he can get his free drinks.

Though it means being in the company of the wicked witch for the rest of the day. Which can be both a good and bad thing for him.

He grabbed at the rope in her hands, nodding at her. The wind was blowing strong and he doubts if she can man the sail with that scrawny arms of hers. She beamed at him and gave him instructions on how to turn the small vessel around.

The moment he finished tying the ropes, he turned to her. “Nami,” he called to her. “What are you really trying to achieve? You’re not the type to waste time just like this and not gain anything.”

Nami gazed at his face. Zoro sometimes amazes her with how well he knows her.

He was staring at her seriously, brows furrowed in an attempt to figure out her intentions. She exhaled and stared back at the seemingly endless blue sea.

“I just want to feel it again Zoro,” she responded in a pensive manner. “I want to feel what it’s like to sail in a boat like this and not a ship.” She looked straight in his eye. “Just like before… when we first began sailing.”

That hit home.

And he felt it. That feeling from long ago. The excitement of setting sail in just a small boat to chase your dreams that seems out of reach. The thrill of cruising toward unknown islands not knowing what’ll happen or what to expect.

Just the pure enjoyment of searching for nothing and everything while gaining new nakamas, new experiences and new goals to achieve and protect. Just the pure pleasure of diving headfirst into adventure.

Just sailing. As Nami had put it.

This is what she must be aiming to feel by arbitrarily getting in this boat and crazily drifting into the middle of the sea with him in tow.

She wanted to remember.

She wanted to bask at the feeling of remembering the beginning… what she, him and Luffy started.

His eye traveled to her face. She was smiling the same way the 18-year old, short-orange haired girl from years ago did as she set sail with them for the first time after their captain convinced her to navigate for them.

That witch with the special talent to predict the weather.

“You're right," he suddenly spoke out.

Nami turned to face him, surprised.

It was the swordsman turn to smile at her and a brief image of a young Zoro flashed in her mind.

"We're missing a barrel of apples."

And the navigator’s eyes widened at that. A smile appeared on her face again, this time, brighter than the afternoon sun, warmer.

"And an idiot captain." They both said at the same time.

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kokutoyoru · 5 years

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Anniversary [ZoSan]

Day 3 - Hangover / Animals

Rating: T (Or maybe G? Idk, they swear a bit?)

Summary: Modern AU. It’s their anniversary and Zoro want his gift for Sanji be perfect. And what is better than dog? (Two dogs, obviously.)

Author’s note: Just some fluff because they deserve it. Probably there are some mistakes.

It was supposed to be the best gift ever. Zoro spend few weeks thinking about what he should buy for Cook. It was their fifth anniversary and it was supposed to be special. At least, that was what Nami keep talking about. Green haired man wasn’t so sure about it but he knew Sanji liked romantic stuff like that so he would apprecieate gift. Hopefully.

The problem was: he didn’t know what gift would be the best. He asked his friends, but they weren’t too helpful. Luffy, of course, adviced him to buy some meat. Yeah, like giving the chef food would be great idea. Chopper’s first thought were sweets. Then he said that maybe something to help Sanji quit smoking. But cook enjoyed his ciggaretes and, to be honest, Zoro too started appreciate the taste of tobacco on blonde’s lips. Nami replied that money would be good present, but since they shared their money, it didn’t seem like perfect choice too. And it would look like he was too lazy to think about something else. Robin suggested book, Franky yelled something what sounded like „super knife”, though Zoro couldn’t be sure. Both weren’t that bad idea but Roronoa didn’t want his gift to be something so obvious and normal. Usopp mentioned that Sanji keep comlaining about dried herbs being not enough so some potted plants would be great. While it was a thing to consider, Zoro was sure he could get something even better. Brook told him to write a song for cook. It definitely would be something special, and perhaps romantic, but Zoro simple couldn’t imagine himself singing for blonde. Or anyone. It was just… Not like him.

So he keep thinking and, because it helped him, wandering. It was on one of his many rounds around town - he didn’t get lost, he needed time to think – he finally saw something that drew his attention. Sanji always wanted to have a dog – they both wanted one – but because of their small flat on seventh floor, they couldn’t really have one. But they moved few mounth earlier into house with rather large garden. He walked into shelter and smiled to man behind counter.

”Hello. Can I see your dogs?”

It was this day. Zoro left his job an hour earlier so he could first visit shelter and take puppy he choosed. The owner agreed to keep this one for few more days so green haired could pick him in the day of their anniversary.

Sanji was home too. He promised to cook something delicious so they could have nice dinner together and then just spend some time in each other’s company. Zoro closed little golden retriever in the hall so he could greet his partner before his surprise. Thankfully, dog started sniffing shoes and didn’t bark.

”Welcome home, Marimo.” Sanji smiled, seeing swordsman entering their kitchen. ”You’re on time today, first time not getting lost?”

Zoro snorted.

”Shut up, Dartbrow. I’m not getting lost.”

”Sure, you just keep choosing the longer path.” Blonde rolled his eyed but smiled when his partner came closer and kissed him gently.

„I’ve got something for you, Cook. Come with me.”

Chef looked at stove where something deliciously smelling was boiling lazily.

”Can’t it wait a bit longer? Dinner will be ready in a few minutes.” Sanji leaned back so he could be comfortable pressed against warm chest of his partner. He smiled, feeling two arms creeping around his waist and soft lips touching the back of his neck.

”While I’d like to eat that already, I don’t think he will wait patiently,” murmured Zoro.

Chef turned around hearing that.

”He?”

Swordsman just chuckled and went to hall, knowing that his partner was following after him. He opened the door and watched with smile as dog ran happily toward blonde and startef sniffing his legs, wailing his tail. Golden retriever wouldn’t be his first pick, but he knew Sanji loved those dogs. But instead of being happy, chef stared at puppy with shock in his eyes.

”You… bought me a dog?”

”Uhm, yeah.” Zoro nervously shifted his weight. Maybe it wasn’t the best idea after all? Maybe he should just buy some knife or meat? ”You always wanted a dog and since we have space for one now I thought it was good idea to… You know… Have one…” he looked around not sure what to do or say. ”You don’t like that?”

Sanji looke up and in his eyes there was still shock but also amusement. As if he saw something incredible funny. Was this idea really that terrible?

”I like it. A lot. I just didn’t expect you to…” he stopped, and shrugged. ”I think you should just saw what I got for you.”

After that, chef turned around and headed to garden’s door. Zoro went after him, feeling more interested than nervous. Sanji stepped out on the porch, looked around and then whistled. Afew seconds Zoro saw why his partner was so shocked. In their direction was running small brown and black furball. Young german shepard. Roronoa’s favourite dog.

”Uhm, happy anniversary?” Blonde looked at the other man with nervous smile.

Green haired looked at two dogs, now sniffing each other, then at Sanji. He started laughing.

”See, we think too alike.” He smiled and hugged his partner. ”They like each other.”

”They better be. Now they’ll spent a lot of time together.” Sanji too smiled and kissed his partner.

”How will you name yours?” asked Zoro.

”Hmmm, maybe Marimo, what do you think?”

”So I’ll call mine Eyebrow.”

”Oh, shut up, Marimo!”

”Right after you, Eyebrow.”

Whith each world their faces were closer to each other’s and it was when their lips nearly touched, when Sanji suddenly jumped back.

”I forgot about dinner,” he yelled and was about to ran to kitchen when Zoro’s hand grabbed his wrist.

”Happy anniversary, Cook.”

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Guardian - 13

Fanfiction: Guardian Story Summary: Somebody had to protect their protector after all. Characters: Zoro, Luffy, Law Pairing: Eventual LawLu Rating: T Warnings: swearing, alcohol use A/N: I have more written BUT ITS ALREADY SO LONG AND IM TIRED AND LAZY AND THERES STILL A SHIT TON OF EDITING TO DO SO YOU GET THIS AND JUST WAIT TILL NEXT WEEK. LOOK GUYS ITS EARLY.

//goes to die until Saturday

(PS: I hope you all like some humour :3)

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Chapter 1 || Read on Ao3

Chapter 12 || Chapter 13 || Chapter 14

Zoro stared at the two just wondering: what the hell?

The others didn’t really notice it. Maybe they were too busy being relieved that the issue had been resolved. That Luffy wasn’t mad, that yes, Law accepted that he did something stupid, and there wasn’t going be a fight over this.

(Maybe he should have confronted Law in private…)

And while there wasn’t really any tension in the air, it had suddenly relaxed as the two captains wandered off and away from him.

They sat down (within reach of some food, which Luffy grabbed almost immediately) and it didn’t take long at all for Luffy to be clinging to Law’s side. But that was usual, and Law, well, he didn’t protest at all. Again, normal.

But, there was just the way that Law’s arm lingered at Luffy’s back. (Normally it would be there for a few moments before receding away.) And while Zoro didn’t really see that as too odd, it was unusual. (Considering the progression of things and the way Law was when he was asleep against Luffy however, this did seem normal)

Chopper on the other hand, well he had his medical bag and was rushing on over to the two captains before he just stopped and stared. His gaze travelled towards the arm at Luffy’s back and he rubbed his eyes and stared some more, tilting his head before shaking it, and walking the rest of the distance to the captains.

“I think you have a concussion Torao.”

Choppers words were worried and he started pulling out various instruments and papers out of his bag. “Luffy – was Torao acting strange when the two of you were talking? Did he throw up – or look spacey, or–”

“Tony-ya! I’m not concussed!” Law interrupted. “I’m perfectly fine!”

Law was tense again.

“Well something tells me otherwise.” Chopper’s eyes slid once more towards the arm that was still at Luffy’s back.

…Okay, this was hilarious.

“You’re not acting like your usual self.”

“What the fuck? How are you suddenly an expert on what my ‘usual self’ is! You’ve only known me what? A few days?”

“Irritability as well. Another symptom.”

“I’m always irritable dammit!”

Zoro glanced sideways at the Hearts Pirates only to see them silently nodding in agreement. So Law back on Dressrosa was Law without filters then…

(How amusing.)

“My coordination is fine. My speech isn’t slurred. I haven’t vomited. The only pain in my head is minor tissue damage and not a headache. I’m not sensitive to light or noise… need I go on?”

Law was sounding quite annoyed right now, and Zoro was suppressing the grin on his face from turning into laughter.

“Well if you have a concussion.” Chopper started, using his professional sounding voice. (Mom-mode it was then) “Any points or comments you make aren’t reliable. Confusion, even delirium, memory difficulties, personality and mood changes… those are all symptoms of a concussion that can affect your judgement Torao.” He was writing something down on that notepad of his. “Luffy, was Torao acting strange earlier? Did he have any unusual behaviours or changes in his personality? Did he seem unusually tired at times?”

A worried expression reached Luffy’s face.

“W-Wait, if Torao has a concussion, the things he says might not be true?”

…Zoro didn’t know somebody could sigh that loudly.

“I do not have a concussion Luffy-ya!”

“B-B-But what if you do Torao!” Luffy was pouting, lip quivering and… why the hell did he look like he was going to cry?

“If I do – which I do not,” Law gave Chopper a glare, “it wouldn’t change shit Luffy-ya. Otherwise I would have had to have a concussion for a week. And while, yes, it is still plausible that I had received one from my injuries in Dressrosa, the majority of concussions have physical manifestations at some point in time. And I have not been swaying, or throwing up, my speech has been perfectly fine.”

Luffy was still pouting. “B-But you’ve been sleeping a lot!”

Law groaned and brought a hand to his face.

“We’ve already gone over that Luffy-ya. Not to mention I had used my abilities far beyond what I should have. I needed to recuperate my strength which had been sorely taxed, and I have been healing from my various injuries – which rest is good for. Besides, were you not the one who suggested it?”

“I-I-I… you promise Torao?”

Law sighed, but this time it was quieter. “Yes, Luffy-ya, I promise.”

Luffy’s face went from sorrowful to grinning and he wrapped both of his arms around Law, a few too many times than needed.

“Luffy you’re not being any help here, siding with Torao…” Chopper sighed but with this scolding tone.

“I-I-uhh… he was thinking a lot?” He almost seemed to be hiding behind Law now. “B-But like he normally does?”

(…Since when was hiding behind Law a smart thing to do?)

“…Dammit Luffy-ya…” And for some reason, Law had pulled on the brim of his hat again.

“Concentration difficulties?” Chopper was writing more on his pad.

Law straightened up almost immediately. “I don’t have a fucking concussion! You’re just going to fucking worry Luffy-ya dammit!”

But Luffy wasn’t worried at all, no, he was just laughing and placed his head on Law’s good shoulder. “Shishi, he’s just worried Torao~”

Law just decided to put his hand back on his hat.

Chopper on the other hand had moved over to the Hearts Pirates now. He was looking up at the bear mink – Bepo, wasn’t it? “Bepo, does Torao usually cuddle people?”

“Who said anything–!” Torao’s voice became incoherent as he yelled out in frustration.

(Part him wondered just how Luffy could handle being right next to the other captain, but his captain was just sitting there, a big grin on his face, head still resting on his shoulder)

Zoro, too, was snickering from time to time. Usopp had given up trying long ago and he was rolling over in laughter, feet flailing.

They got to see the true Trafalgar Law in action:

Trafalgar Law really was a grump. A highly irritable grump.

And fuck, was Zoro enjoying the hell out of it!

“Uhh… he cuddles me? I haven’t seen Captain cuddle other people though.”

An inhumane sound left Law.

“…I’m sorry Captain…”

When Chopper returned to the two captains, Luffy had decided that simply resting his head on Law’s shoulder wasn’t enough. No, he stretched his neck so his chin was atop Law’s head, chuckling softly. One hand was patting the unfortunate soul’s shoulder, arms still wrapped around multiple times around his body.

And there it was, the return of the expression of doneness on Law’s face.

Zoro couldn’t hold himself back anymore – he roared with laughter.

When he focused in again, apparently Chopper was running some tests on Law. Asking him to recite things or pointing at visual charts and colour charts.

“Choppppeerrr this is booorrriiinngg” Luffy was whining. Chopper had told him to let go of Law while he was running the tests, it seemed. So he was just sitting there on his stomach, legs moving in the air as he nibbled on some food. “Is Torao done yeeeeet?”

“Patience Luffy!”

“Good luck with that Tony-ya.” Law snickered softly.

“But Torao’s fiiiinneee! Just ask Zoro. Or Usopp. Torao and I do this all the time, right Torao?” Luffy was staring up at Law, wide eyed and grinning.

“Certainly, yes, you would always insist at being at my side Luffy-ya.” Law said idly before pointing at something after Chopper asked him a question.

“But the cuddling Torao.” Chopper insisted and flipped to the next portion of whatever test he was doing.

“You’re the ones calling it cuddling!” He growled out.

Luffy was whining again. “Just ask Zoro Chopper!”

Chopper had glanced over towards him, and Zoro could only sigh. Luffy, Luffy, why did you have to bring him into this? (Although he supposed that they just would get nowhere as long as Chopper used the term cuddling.)

(Trafalgar Law didn’t cuddle after all.)

Part of him wanted to refuse to answer just to drag this whole irritated Law bit out more, but he supposed he might as well let Luffy go back to cuddling his ally. He was getting all pouty on them as it was already.

He could also feel a glare from Law’s direction.

“Well,” he started, “I wouldn’t exactly call it cuddling,” he appreciated his limbs in their proper places thank you very much, “but yes, this type of behaviour has been the norm on Bartolomeo’s ship.”

And queue both Nami and Chopper’s shocked expressions and reactions. Subtlety, he glanced over to where Law’s crew was and they were whispering amongst themselves.

Huh, apparently even they hadn’t expected this type of behaviour from their captain.

“Satisfied Tony-ya?” Law was grumbling. “Can you leave us in peace now?”

Luffy made a strange sound.

“One more- Law!” When Chopper was digging into his bag, Law had used his abilities and just transported both Luffy and himself to Bepo.

“I’m sorry Captain…”

“Just shut up and lay there.” Law murmured and proceeded to get himself comfortable.

“He’s comfy Torao!” Luffy spoke up enthusiastically, and was practically snuggling the bear. “I can see why you like to sleep on and cuddle with him!” He was chuckling softly.

“It’s not–” Law protested.

But Luffy cut him off and pushed himself so that he was also atop Law. “But Torao’s comfier!”

Surprisingly, Law shut up.

.xxx.

The morning was panic.

It was Franky, Robin and Brook who had woken them all up (actually shaken them) and raving about the samurais and---

Shit the samurais!

Well, not quite all of them. Bepo, Luffy, and Law were still asleep, and, yeah the captains fell asleep atop the big fluffy bear.

“…I almost want to take a picture of it…”

No Nami, that wasn’t the problem here.

“I doubt you’d be able to blackmail Law with it.” He said with a shrug. “They do it all the time.”

“Boo! And here I thought I could get some money. Doctors make lots of money, right?”

(He could hear the Hearts Pirates sneering at her.)

“Why don’t we concentrate on how we are going to get our captains awake without getting sliced into pieces instead of blackmailing them, shall we?”

However, Law’s crew seemed to be scheming something and after a few moments they were snickering. “We think we got a way, and one that won’t get any of us in trouble!”

Zoro took a few steps back. “It’s your limbs guys.” He said, giving them a wide berth on enacting their plan.

And then suddenly, all twenty of them took a step back, hands cupped to their mouths and screamed out in synchronisation.

“Look! It’s a beautiful female bear!”

And then, suddenly, the captains’ pillow shot up, spouting out an enthusiastic ‘where!’ and the Hearts Pirates all fell over, holding their stomachs in laughter.

Meanwhile, the unfortunate captains were groaning and looking around, wondering what the hell just happened.

“What the hell Bepo?”

“I’m sorry Captain…”

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