Cook and Swordsman
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Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
45
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2,991
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2
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Power behind the throne 3
AU...3rd part of Power behind the throne...Worry Free is another name for it
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The blond prince wasn’t in the mood to screw, humiliate, or otherwise make the green haired captain of the guards life miserable for the last week it seemed. On one hand, Zoro was fucking thrilled. Time to train, get stronger. Peace to actually think sane thoughts not tinged with the forced lustful state Sanji often demanded he be in. On the other hand, he was worried.
Zoro couldn’t forgive himself for seeking the bastard out on his own. He was the fucking gift to the kingdom…surely he and the kingdom was okay. He was just going to confirm where he stood, that’s all. If the prince continued not to summon him, he might get hopeful that he was free of the idiots perverse attention.
Perhaps he had found a new plaything and Zoro would be free to go and fight his battles and strive for his dream on his own! How about that?!
He frowned as the swell of elation he had been expecting at the thought hadn’t come. Instead was a hollow disappointment. He growled at frustration. Not wanting to explore why the reactions had been so off base at the moment.
The prince was sitting alone at the table with many maps laid out before him and he looked distressed. It was a look Zoro hadn’t seen on the blond monarch but had wished to see many times. Once again the elation he had been expecting was replaced with concern and his voice was speaking before he could control it.
“What’s the matter?”
Sanji was startled and that was another new expression. Why was he so vulnerable today? Zoro realized too late that he hadn’t addressed him with any title and was in fact speaking with him as if they were being intimate. The prince ignored this breach and Zoro worried more.
“The nature of battle. You risk your life to protect what is precious. But if you die, no one will protect those things. That means your life is equally as precious as what you fight for. In the end, it is just a personal sacrifice, risking yourself to try and save both.”
Zoro nodded. As a swordsman he understood the way of things. The prince continued with a sigh and placed a weary hand over his curly brow.
“One of the seven warlords is going to be making a move. I’ve been neutralizing the problems he’s been causing but he’s try to start a civil war in the south. I can’t let it go this time.” The prince looked to his captain of the guard. “Go get him.”
The captain of the guard couldn’t express his smile wide enough…a warlord. He’d finally gotten a good chance to flex his skills. He looked back to the prince. Zoro was the best fighter the prince had at his command but also Sanjis personal pleasure. Sending him into danger had somehow become a sacrifice.
That thought almost made Zoros heart stop. Had he become so important to the prince that the other man didn’t want to let him go after his dangerous and potentially deadly dream? The fact he did anyway meant more than the swordsman could say.
“I’m coming back victorious.” Zoro was supremely confident.
“Of course, idiot. I wouldn’t expect less from my number one guy.” The prince sounded smug, but there was still a thread of worry there that Zoro didn’t like hearing.
“When I come home I want a freaking reward this time…none of this shitty ‘punishment’ you make excuses for. So start using your swelled brain on that front.” He was pretty sure the ‘and stop worrying about me.’ Was obvious in the statement. The fact he had ventured so off verbal protocol too, concerned him. What the was he doing here? Didn’t he hate this guy?
The Prince blinked his eyes, hearing the message and more. Not only was the first time the other man had called the palace his home, but also the first time he had thrown out there the promise of sex and concern. So many firsts. Sanji grinned despite himself. He was making progress with the swordsman after all.
“I’ll come up with something you’re sure to like.”
The ‘just come back safe’ Zoro heard loud and clear.
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The blond prince wasn’t in the mood to screw, humiliate, or otherwise make the green haired captain of the guards life miserable for the last week it seemed. On one hand, Zoro was fucking thrilled. Time to train, get stronger. Peace to actually think sane thoughts not tinged with the forced lustful state Sanji often demanded he be in. On the other hand, he was worried.
Zoro couldn’t forgive himself for seeking the bastard out on his own. He was the fucking gift to the kingdom…surely he and the kingdom was okay. He was just going to confirm where he stood, that’s all. If the prince continued not to summon him, he might get hopeful that he was free of the idiots perverse attention.
Perhaps he had found a new plaything and Zoro would be free to go and fight his battles and strive for his dream on his own! How about that?!
He frowned as the swell of elation he had been expecting at the thought hadn’t come. Instead was a hollow disappointment. He growled at frustration. Not wanting to explore why the reactions had been so off base at the moment.
The prince was sitting alone at the table with many maps laid out before him and he looked distressed. It was a look Zoro hadn’t seen on the blond monarch but had wished to see many times. Once again the elation he had been expecting was replaced with concern and his voice was speaking before he could control it.
“What’s the matter?”
Sanji was startled and that was another new expression. Why was he so vulnerable today? Zoro realized too late that he hadn’t addressed him with any title and was in fact speaking with him as if they were being intimate. The prince ignored this breach and Zoro worried more.
“The nature of battle. You risk your life to protect what is precious. But if you die, no one will protect those things. That means your life is equally as precious as what you fight for. In the end, it is just a personal sacrifice, risking yourself to try and save both.”
Zoro nodded. As a swordsman he understood the way of things. The prince continued with a sigh and placed a weary hand over his curly brow.
“One of the seven warlords is going to be making a move. I’ve been neutralizing the problems he’s been causing but he’s try to start a civil war in the south. I can’t let it go this time.” The prince looked to his captain of the guard. “Go get him.”
The captain of the guard couldn’t express his smile wide enough…a warlord. He’d finally gotten a good chance to flex his skills. He looked back to the prince. Zoro was the best fighter the prince had at his command but also Sanjis personal pleasure. Sending him into danger had somehow become a sacrifice.
That thought almost made Zoros heart stop. Had he become so important to the prince that the other man didn’t want to let him go after his dangerous and potentially deadly dream? The fact he did anyway meant more than the swordsman could say.
“I’m coming back victorious.” Zoro was supremely confident.
“Of course, idiot. I wouldn’t expect less from my number one guy.” The prince sounded smug, but there was still a thread of worry there that Zoro didn’t like hearing.
“When I come home I want a freaking reward this time…none of this shitty ‘punishment’ you make excuses for. So start using your swelled brain on that front.” He was pretty sure the ‘and stop worrying about me.’ Was obvious in the statement. The fact he had ventured so off verbal protocol too, concerned him. What the was he doing here? Didn’t he hate this guy?
The Prince blinked his eyes, hearing the message and more. Not only was the first time the other man had called the palace his home, but also the first time he had thrown out there the promise of sex and concern. So many firsts. Sanji grinned despite himself. He was making progress with the swordsman after all.
“I’ll come up with something you’re sure to like.”
The ‘just come back safe’ Zoro heard loud and clear.