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Baby Marimos (COMPLETE)	By : AngelofSorrow Category: +M to R > One Piece Views: 4575 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Chapter 8 “Strong Till You Break”

“What I don’t get is how they were able to get on the Sunny without us noticing. Then there is the fact we should have been able to catch up to them by now.” Nami growled in frustration.

“I think I can answer one question Navigator-san. We pasted a lager rock formation just before we were attacked. I believe the ship was hiding behind it.” Robin said as she tried to rock the whimpering Chibi to sleep. The separation from his brother and mother was stressing Shizuka as well as his father out. It got to the point where Robin had to forcibly take the baby from swordsman and send him to work his frustrations out in training.

“They also might have an engineer like we have Franky. That could explain why we are really far behind.” Usopp said as he fiddling with restocking his pepper stars.

“Yeah, I thought of that but we don’t want to waste the Coup-de-burst getting there because we might have to chase them once we catch up to them. The good news is we have a strong wind and have been making good time.”

“Has the kid said anything else?” Usopp asked.

“Mokuba is worried about the other chore-boy since he is younger then him. The boy was sold to the captain less than a year ago and he is only 6 years old. Mokuba has been looking after him since he was brought to the ship. He fears that with him being gone the boy will be abuse more than just a hit to the face.” Robin held the baby in her arms a little tighter to try to protector Shizuka from the horror and sadness of what those boys had gone through. It reminded her of her own past with her horrid aunt and then when she joined Crocodile.

“No.” Nami’s eyes widened. She was six when Arlong killed Belle-mere and took her away to make those blasted maps. “We got to get that kid out of there.”

“We will, when we rescue Sanji and Chibi-chan.” Luffy said as he walked in to the Observation room. “How much longer till we reach the Sanji?”

“Two days I hope that’s only if the wind stays strong. It is really hard to navigate with a Piece of paper.” The Navigator replied weakly.

“Then we better get make sure were ready to fight when we catch the bastards who took our cook.” The captain surprised his crew by gently taking the chibi Marimo from Robin’s arms. “You hear me chibi? We’ll get them back. Captain’s Orders.”

Shizuka stared at the rubber-man. The chibi was in awe of the power of this man. He saw his father with the same look. They would get his mother and brother back. For the first time since his family was taken Shizuka calmed down and fell into a peaceful sleep.

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“Please chibi, don’t cry.” The chore-boy pleaded with the sobbing Akihiko. The medication had worn off and now the boy had to deal with the loud crying baby. He didn’t know anything about babies but he had no choice. His master made it clear that if anything happened to the child then his life would be forfeited.

“Do you like clouds Chibi? Look I can make clouds.” The chore boy began to wave his hands. “Kumo-kumo Usagi.”

Suddenly a bunny shaped cloud appeared and began hopping through the air. Akihiko’s cries slowed to a stop as the bunny hopped to him then nuzzled his nose. Soon one bunny became two then three and the four. The chibi cheered as they hopped through the air.

“Knock KnocK! Chore-Boy! Are you in there?”

“Y-y-yes Master.” All the cloud rabbits vanished as fear consumed him. “The Baby is still sleeping.”

The Door opened to reveal his crazed captain. “That’s good. The last thing we need is to draw the attention of our guests. While the Little Angel is sleeping I need you to clean up my Angel and change the sheets. I want him cleaned and dressed, we will be docking tonight I want to show him off to a few friends of mine. If he doesn’t give you trouble he may hold the child before dinner.”

“Yes master.” The chore-boy mumbled keeping his head down.

“Oh and we have a special guest coming too the Admiral Kyoshi will be joining us tomorrow.”

“Yes sir.”

“He hates children so you will be confined to you room. I don’t want you upsetting a well paying guest. Someone will bring you food if I remember.”

“Yes Master.” Once Norio left the chore-boy sat down on the bed close to the quiet chibi. “What are we going to do chibi? Mokuba is dead your dad is a prisoner and there is no hope of a rescue.”

“Ah.”

“Yeah were doomed.” The chore boy got up and gathered the prisoner’s clothes in a bag then tied it to his back before gathering the chibi in his arms.

The door opened and his guard snarled at him. “Hurry up kid.”

“I’m ready, sir.” He was yanked from the room and pushed towards the captain’s room where the prisoner was being held. The door was unlocked and he was tossed in.

“Get what needs to be done and I’ll be back in an hour.” The Guard slammed the door and locked it leaving the boy alone to tend the prisoners.

“I’m going to put you on a cloud. I don’t think you shouldn’t see your dad like this. Kumo-Kumo bedo.” The chore boy smiled weakly at the giggling chibi as he laid him gently on the cloud. With the chibi safely floating around the room the chore boy began gathering supplies the clean up the prisoner. He worked quickly and quietly s not to wake the blond man as he cleaned the blood from his back.

“Oi you know it’s rude to help someone without at least saying hello.”

“Sorry! I’m sorry sir! Master told me to clean you up! I didn’t mean to upset you!” the boy fell back on his butt and tried to scramble away.

“Kid its fine. Just calm down, I’m not going to hurt you. Even if I was physically able I don’t hurt women or children. My name is Sanji what’s yours?”

“I don’t have one but Mokuba called me Raiden because I ate the Kumo-Kumo fruit.”

“So your power is over clouds? That’s a good power you can make in rain and keep the plants from drying out.”

“No! It’s a curse! Master says it makes me a monster. He says that’s why I was sold so cheap because no one wants a freak like me!” the small boy fisted his hands so tight that his nails cut into his fist causing them to bleed.

“Raiden, you have to stop hurting yourself. You have powers, but that doesn’t make you a freak. My Captain ate the Gum-gum fruit and he isn’t a freak; one of the strongest pirates here on the Grand Line. Luffy will be King of the pirates one day, that’s how strong he is. Don’t listen to that fucker Norio. He’s a lying bastard who is going to get his ass kicked as soon as I’m able.”

“No! You must not talk like that sir! He will kill you and the chibi will be left to his mercy. Master is not nice; he will hurt him.” Something inside Sanji broke as he watched this little chore-boy plead with him to keep Akihiko safe. It was like watching himself as a child pleading for the safety of Hiraku.

“Hey, Kid calm down it’s going to be alright. I won’t let that monster get my son and neither will his other father, so stop worrying. Now, why did Norio want you to clean me up?”

“We are about to make port. He wants you dressed and by side; he said he was going to show you to some friends. Master said if you were good you can hold the Chibi.” Raiden scurried around the room cleaning up the bloody sheets and water.

“You have the key to my chains?”

“Yes sir. But you have to be good or the guard will hurt you and tell the master. Then we’ll get in trouble and you’ll be hurt worst!”

“Don’t worry I won’t do anything to get in trouble. I just want to hold Akihiko.” Sanji smiled to put the boy at ease. The poor boy was high strung as it was; he didn’t need to know about his plans for escape. One thing was for sure he was not leaving Raiden behind to the mercy of Norio.

“Arigato Sanji-san.” Raiden let out a sigh of relief. He waved the cloud closer to them. Akihiko was snoozing peacefully on the floating cloud. The chore-boy unlocked the chains around Sanji’s legs and helped him into his boxers and black slacks. Then he removed the chains from Sanji’s arms and then the cloud floated forward.

Akihiko woke with smiled for the first time since being brought to this ship. His mama was here and would keep the bad Blob way. The chibi was lift into familiar arms and held close to his mama’s chest falling back to sleep to the sound of the beating heart.

“BAM, BAM, BAM.”

“Chore-boy! You better be done or jack and I are a have fun beating the shit out of you.” The guard burst into the room reeking of liquor. He vision focused on the terrified boy he didn’t see the long powerful leg until it made contact with his ribs. The kick was so hard that you could hear the bones crack. The bastard was thrown to wall where he fell to the floor unconscious.

“Sanji-san! You should not have done that! We will be punished for sure.”

“No we won’t. He’s drunk and probably won’t even remember what happened. Now gather what you need; we’ll head back to your room. I’ll make sure you get there safely. What are your orders?”

“T-t-to stay there until I’m needed. I am to stay out of sight. If the captain remembers he will send me food.”

“That Bastard. I won’t let you starve. Take me to the Galley first so we can get you some food.”

“B-b-but,”

“No buts. I’ll deal with Norio if he comes barking.”

“Oh really, Angel?” Sanji stopped walking and turned to face his captor.

“Yeah Norio. If you want me to be your Angel; you will let me feed the kids.”

“Hmmm. You are over confidant my Angel. Since I want the little angel to grow as handsome as you he must eat, but the Chore-boy is not important.”

“He is to me, Norio.” The cook growled through his teeth.

“You want the chore-boy? You have to earn him. Beg for him and call me your master.” Norio Purred as he stepped closer to his prey. Hazel eyes met the angry blue eye with cocky confidence knowing that he had his angel falling right into his hands.

“Please Norio, let me have the boy.” Sanji greeted his teeth and he pressed the words out. It was hard to get the words out because he was disgusted with the man. He would just play along until help arrived.

“No, no, no my dear Angel you must be on your knees and beg to your master.” The dark-haired man delighted in the internal struggle of his angel. He could see that fighting spirit want to rebel but the brat meant something to his angel. Norio smiled in delight as Sanji got down on his knees with the baby in still in his arms; his surrender was beautiful.

“Master, Please let me have this boy.”

“Good Angel. You may have the boy as a nanny for the little angel. So his care is up to you. But tonight we will see to your punishment for your arrogance.” Norio smirked before he barked at the scared boy. “Chore-boy! Take the Angel to the kitchen and when you’re finished, return to your rooms with the Little Angel. Sanji you will wait for me in the kitchen. As much as I love to show you off to our guests I don’t want you captured by the Marines. You see I had made a few snail-calls and a buddy of mine trade fares with me. You see were both heading to the Sulfur Islands but his is less pricy than my extravagant cruise. Marines tend to be on the cheap side when it come to luxury but will leap at the chance at a free upgrade.”

Sanji eyes widened with fear as he realized what the psycho was saying.

“Yes, my Angel, I know your animal is coming for you. I know he will bring that freak of a captain with him. I am arranging a little welcome party for your former crew. Once they are defeated and that beast is dead you’ll see that this is your life now and there is no going back. Now go feed the Little Angel and the brat I will see you later.” Norio waved them off as he continued down hallway.

“T-t-thank you s-s-s-sir. I’ll take real good care of the Chibi.”

“You don’t need to call me sir. Sanji will do just fine Raiden. I know you’ll take care of Akihiko. He likes you like a big brother.” The cook smiled to the chore-boy. Then an idea sparked in his mind as they passed the door that read Navigation. Sanji had to warn his Nakama about the impending battle with Marines and he knew the perfect way to do that. “Let’s get you fed, Aki-chan needs his sleep and you look like you could use some shut eye too.”

“Yes, (yawn ) sir. The Kitchen is this way.”

XxXxXxXxXx

The crew was preparing for rescuing Sanji and the chibi. Zoro was trying to nap with Shizuka on deck but he couldn’t sleep without his Love-cook near by. Looking at Luffy one would think he was carefree sleeping on the Lion’s head. In reality he was watching the water from just under the brim of his hat. Robin was reading every thing she could about the next Island. Nami was constantly checking and rechecking the weather and wind direction. Yes everyone was on edge.

“Kitchen is done Long-nose.” Franky said as he wiped his brow.

“Good I need to check the cannons. I make sure we have enough ammo on hand.” Usopp as he packed up the tools. He waved to chopper on the way out of the kitchen.

“Franky, Can I talk to you?” Chopper asked timidly.

“Sure Deer, what do you need?”

“I’m a reindeer! You said you did all your own prosthetic parts of your body; do you think you could do the same for another person?”

“I’m not sure it would depend on the person. If they are healthy and has a strong bone structure to handle the Limb then it might be possible. Why are you asking bro?”

“It’s for the Boy Mokuba. The bomb did extensive damage to his left arm. I will have to amputated soon because it is not healing and if it gets infected It could spread to the health parts of his body.”

“That’s not good. I can make him a new arm but as he is still just a child it will have to be replace a few times before he is fully grown. I may have to work on his whole left side to give him a power source.”

“How fast can you make it? I want to remove the damaged arm as soon as possible.”

“How long can you keep him Sleep? I use the bones to remodel a new arm for him. But it will take at least 10 hours. And another 6 fix it to him as well as some other adjustments. It would be best if he stayed asleep the less stress to the body the better.” Franky sighed.

“I can give him a Potion that with keep asleep for twenty four hours but any longer than that can send him into a coma.”

“How much time until we meet up with the other ship?”

“About a day and a half.”

“That doesn’t give us that much time, but I can do it. Go start on the kid then bring me the arm.”

“Alright.” Chopper ran off and leaving the cyborg alone with his thoughts.

“Are you okay Franky-kun?”

“You know when I was 12 I broke my entire body. Somehow I found the strength to rebuild myself but there was lot of emotion stress and pain when I was done. I never thought that I would have to make parts for anyone else. Every time I had to replace my parts I relived the destruction of my body. I relived the day I let Tom down and let him be taken away. That kid will have to have that arm replaced at least 3 or 4 times as he grows. That means he will relive that explosion every single time his arm is replace. That’s if he is able to find another engineer to craft an arm like the one I make him. Robin, with everything Chopper told us about him I don’t know if the kid is strong enough to go through it alone.”

“He doesn’t have to.” The archeologist wrapped her arms around the huge flesh covered metal chest. “I think that he would have great support if he were to stay with someone who could relate to what he has gone through. Mokuba-kun has many scars both physical and emotional. I believe that he needs a family that understand him and could help him through the trauma he will go through.”

“You’re thinking that he needs our Nakama.”

“You’re half right. I was thinking of having parents that could understand him best and Nakama as added support.”

“Parents? What are you asking Robin exactly?” Franky could feel his heart beating faster. The blush rising in his girlfriend’s face had him falling in love with her all over again.

“I have thought of your rash proposal the night of Sanji-san and Zoro-san’s wedding. At first I thought you were being impulsive asking me to marry you because the mood of the wedding and emotions were running high. But then I thought that we are wanted pirates and the life of we lead could be cut short at anytime. I took your question more seriously then Sanji-san was taken from us and I saw what it has done Zoro-san. I don’t want that to happen to us without you knowing that I love you and I am yours.”

“Suuuper!” Franky was so happy he gently scooped Robin in to his arms whirled her around. “I love you Nico Robin!”

“And I you.” She kissed those super lips. “Franky as much as I want you, I want Mokuba too. I see so much of myself in him. He’s bright child craves to learn and has already read four of my books in his weaken condition. I know we can be good parents for him. He will be a good cousin for the chibis.”

“I haven’t really met the kid; what if he doesn’t like me?”

“He’ll like you and will grow to love you just as I do. He needs you now and he’ll need you when he has his new arm. You can teach him how to use it and you can show him that you understand what he is going through. I want Mokuba to be ours just like Shizuka and Akihiko belong to Sanji-san and Zoro-san. I feel that this was meant to be, this is why Luffy saved me I just didn’t realize it until now.”

“Alright Love, if you say it’s meant to be than it is meant to be. We’ll return to hope after this mess is over and Make it official. Robin Nico will you marry me and be mother to our kid?”

“Yes, Cutty Flam, I will marry you and be the mother to all the children we have and will have.” Robin kissed those super lips sealing the promise of a life time.

“All hands on deck! SANJI SENT US A MESSAGE!”

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“Sanji-san, thank you for the food. I never had food that tasted so good.”

“You’ll have good food always, I promise. Thank you for the cloud you sent. Are you sure it made it?” Sanji was nervous they had such a small window of time to send a message to the crew, before they were discovered. After the meal he walked the boy back to his tiny room.

“Yes. My clouds can travel the world as long as there is water in the air. But why send your belt to your ship?” Raiden asked as he climbed into his bunk holding an old shirt of Mokuba’s to chase the bad dreams away.

“My belt is special. They will know what to do. Now it’s time for bed tomorrow is going to be another long day.” The cook smiled softy and he placed Akihiko in a make shift crib made out of a dresser drawer.

“But I’m not tired.” The boy yawn as Sanji pulled the tattered blanket over him.

“How about a lullaby?”

“I’m too big for a lullaby.”

“Maybe you are too big to have a lullaby.” Sanji said thoughtfully. It took a lot of will power not to smile and coo over the pout Raiden was sporting. “Well I hope you don’t mind if I sing one for Aki-chan. He’s missing his Father and brother; a lullaby will make him feel better.”

“You can sing to the chibi. I don’t want him to be sad.”

“Thank you Raiden. Now close your eyes and rest you’ll fall asleep soon.” Sanji watched the children settle down for the night and began to hum. He was thinking about Zoro and how he should be singing to little Shizuka too. He wondered if his Marimo could sing, probably not, but he knew his husband would find a way to soothe their youngest son the best he could.

“Step out the door and it feels like rain

That's the sound (that's the sound) on your window pane

Take to the streets but you can't ignore

That's the sound (that's the sound) you're waiting for

If ever your world starts crashing down

Whenever your world starts crashing down

Whenever your world starts crashing down

That's where you'll find me

Yeah God love your soul and your aching bones

Take a breath, take a step, meet me down below

Everyone's the same

our fingers to our toes

We just can't get it right

But we're on the road

If ever your world starts crashing down

Whenever your world starts crashing down

Whenever your world starts crashing down

That's when you find me.

(Yeah) Lost till you're found

Swim till you drown

Know that we all fall down

Love till you hate

Strong till you break

Know that we all fall down

If ever your world starts crashing down

Whenever your world starts crashing down

If ever your world starts crashing down

That's when you'll find (find) me

Lost till you're found

Swim till you drown

Know that we all fall down

Love till you hate

Strong till you break

Know that we all fall down

All fall down, we all fall down, all fall down

We all fall down, all fall down, all fall down

Lost till you're found

Swim till you drown

Know that we all fall down

Love till you hate

Strong till you break

Know that we all fall down”

“I see you haven’t lost your voice Angel.”

Sanji’s head whipped around to the door where His captor stood. As much as he wanted to yell and kick Norio’s ass he held his temper. The kids were asleep and he was not about to start a fight around them.

“You were not in the Kitchen waiting for me when I arrived; I thought you had escaped. Well I am glad I was proven wrong. You are really attached to the boy aren’t you? I think they were poor substitutes for you. I tried to make them look like you but their eyes were the wrong color. I couldn’t make their hair the right color of gold. The other chore-boy wasn’t that good in bed either. I was going to try this one in my bed but then I found you.”

“Bastard,” Sanji hissed wishing that he could kill the fucker just by willing it. “They are kids no more than babies. What you can’t find anyone willing to fuck so you had to rape kids?”

He should have expected it but he was too pissed to realize he crossed the line. The pain exploded in his cheek as he was backhanded for his insolence. He wondered when the bastard started wearing spike studded gloves. He could feel the blood run down his cheek from where the spikes dug into his flesh.

“Looks like you still do not know your place. You are a slave just like that boy is. You belong to me and are here to serve me. That boy belongs to me to do with as I please. You both exist at my whim.” The madness was ragging in his eyes as he punched Sanji in the stomach. He admired the way his angel held in the screams as not to wake the sleeping children. “Now that we have docked I need to take you back to our room so you can be punished properly. I was hoping to show you off to my friends but you have made me angry. I will tell them you are not feeling well, you will be locked in our room until I return. Tomorrow the Admiral will be joining us and you will be locked in that room until we sail for home.”

“What do you mean sail for home?” The Cook asked wearily as he was dragged to the Captain’s quarters.

“To our home in the North Blue, of course. Now Angel, you know if you are seen by a Marines than they will take you away from me and you don’t want that. We are taking the Marines to the Sulfur Islands so you will stay where you belong. Once we land at Sulfur you and I will take the Little Angel on to my privet Yacht. The Straw Hats will take care of by the Marines and we can live Happily Ever After. But first…”

The first thing Sanji felt was cold iron clamped on to each of his ankles anchoring his feet to the floor. Then his arms were bound behind his back and his shirt ripped open. The cook tried to steel his nerves against what was about to happen but it was hard when his captor was more psychotic then the last one.

“There my Angel you look so pretty in chains. Now before we get started you wouldn’t happen to know what happen to my Eternal Pose to Sulfur Island, would you?”

“Isn’t that part of the Navigators job?”

“Oh Sanji, you are so cute when you act dumb, but my Patience is at an end. I know that you a lot smarter than you let others see. I know you would like me to believe that you are just a pretty face but I know better. Just like I knew it was you who drugged my uncle’s food some nights just so you could have a peaceful night lying cuddled in my arms. So I will ask you, where is the Eternal Pose?”

“I don’t know.” Sanji didn’t even have time to brace for the hit. It can fast and hard and the spike of the gloved hand pierced his skin and into his ribs.

“Angel the Navigator’s office is on the way to the galley I know you would have seen it. Now where is the Eternal pose?”

“Fuck you,” the pain of the next punch was more intense but he was determined not to show it. “You lost it you find it.”

“You disappoint me Angel.” Each word was punctuated with a spiked fist to the ribs and stomach. The spikes were sharp enough to puncture the skin and draw blood but not long enough to do internal damage. “I thought we were past the lies.”

“I don’t lie,” Sanji wheezed trying to get air into his lungs. “I don’t have your Pose.”

“Fine.” with a final backhand to the face Norio stopped his assault. He peeled the bloody gloves from his hands before he stroked the blonde’s bloody chest. “We will make do with the spare. Now I think it’s time for you punishment.”

“What the fuck? Wasn’t that my punishment?”

“Oh no Angel that was me asking you questions nicely.” The madman unbound Sanji’s arms from behind his back and handcuffed them to the chain hanging above his head. “Now instead of gently cleaning and healing you I’m going to cauterize the each one of your bloody wounds with this.”

“You’re insane!”

Norio grinned showing his angel the knife that he had heating in the small fire pit. The blade was red hot and would not only stop the bleeding but burn the healthy flesh around the wound.

“Not insane, angel, just being a proper pet owner. Now hold still this might sting a bit.”

“AGRRRR!!” It burned hotter then when he was first learning to cook and had burn his hand on the stove. Sanji gritted his teeth trying his best to hold in the scream of agonizing pain but the sound still got through. When the blade was removed, he was left plant and gasping for breath.

“Now, now angel don’t hold in your beautiful screams.”

“Fuck… You”

“You’ll give in Sanji you always do. Now let’s continue shall we?” Norio chuckled as he once again placed the heated blade to the Alabaster skin.

“AGRRRR!!”

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Zoro sat in the rocking chair in their sons’ room, trying in vain to get Shizuka to sleep. The green haired chibi hadn’t been sleeping well with his mother and brother gone. Everyone expect for Nami had tried to coax him to sleep but he never slept for too long.

“I guess you’re as restless as I am.”

“Hn.” Those blue eyes stared into his green ones and the pain just struck his heart ten fold.

“I miss your mama and brother too. But what was he thinking sending us his belt? The Eternal Pose I get but his belt? That idiot has got a screw loose or something?”

“Is that anyway to talk about your wife? How cruel, Zoro!”

“Who’s there?” the swordsman was up and ready to draw Wado but it wasn’t there.

“Oh you know who it is. You just got to let go and see with your heart not your eyes.”

“What kind of bullshit is that? Come out and fight me!”

“Some things never change do they Zoro? Always the sword first and questions later. Chibi-kun, you can see me can’t you?”

“Hn.” Shizuka his tiny hand waved towards to the floating sword in the corner.

“What the? How is that possible?”

“Hn.” Shizuka placed his tiny hand on his father’s heart. “Ah.”

“You are like your mother more open with your feelings. Okay I’ll try.” Zoro closed his eyes and focus on all the people he ever cared about.

“It seems the chibi is a better teacher then I am.”

The swordsman slowly opened his eyes to see a smile he hadn’t in over 10 years. He knew it was impossible but she was here. “Kuina.”

“Hey Zoro, looks like you have taken good care of Wado Ichimonji.” Kuina smiled as she unsheathed the sword and examine the blade.

“It was a way to keep you with me when I achieve our dream.” Zoro kept a firm grip on Shizuka afraid he might drop his son in disbelief.

“Thank you, Zoro that means a lot to Me.” after placing Wado back in its sheath the girl glided to the father and son. “I’m sorry that Sanji was taken from you. It was something that even we couldn’t have foreseen.”

“No but I should have. I knew Norio wanted my Love-Cook. I should have kept a better eye on him. Now the bastard has taken Sanji and our son. I should have been there to protect them.”

“It’s not your fault any more than it was you fault that I died slipping on the stepping stool. What you need to stop blaming yourself for things that are not your Fault. You should start thinking about what you can to save Sanji. He needs you.”

“He needs me? Do you know where he is? Is he alright? How can I get to him?”

“I don’t know where he is. Being gone from the living world so long we can only travel to our closest connections with no sense of where we are.”

“Then how do you know he needs me?”

“Through the Chibis. Akihiko-kun has your blood as does little Shizuka-kun. I can travel to your son because he is apart of you and you are my closest connection.” The girl smiled sadly. Growing up Zoro had been the closest person to her. Not even her father understood her as well as the green-haired boy.

“So you’ve seen them. Are they alright? Please Kuina, I have to know if they are okay!”

“Akihiko is well and the chore-boy is taking good care of him,”

“But Sanji is not okay, is he?”

“No he’s not. He is protecting both boys from the captain and is taking the pain for them. He is biding his time until you get him. Sanji is smart and is trying to leave you clues to where he is. You just have to look for them.” Kuina smiled touching the ring on his finger. She started to fade in the star light. “Oh and if you want the chibi to sleep you should play some of Sanji’s Tapes.”

“Please Kuina, watch over them until I get there. Tell them I’m going to rescue and that I’m on my way.”

“We will, bye for now dear friend.” And with the last flicker of the light she was gone.

“Sanji’s tapes? Hn, well we’ve tried everything else I just hope there is nothing perverted on those things.”

“Ah.”

The swordsman and son wondered through the large collections of tapes on the top self of the closet. There were labeled by dates a lot from before Sanji even joined the crew. One date stuck out for him. He plucked it from the self and tried to remember why that date was familiar. Zoro carried Shizuka back to the nursery and laid him into the crib before placing the tape in the Snail-recorder and pressing play.

“Thank you everybody for the outstanding applause. The Mighty Usopp will gladly sing another song!”

“Shut up Usopp; it’s Sanji’s turn! Sanji after this can you make me more meat?”

“No Luffy you had 7^th’s already. Now what to you want me to sing?”

This was in Alabasta just after they met up with Ace. The elder D. brother stayed with them for a day or two before heading off after Black Beard. They had had a karaoke night and everyone but him, sang. He was being stupid and stand offish to join in their fun.

“Need a lit Sanji?”

“Thanks Ace,” Suddenly Zoro felt an unexplained shot of jealously shoot through him. Ace was flirting with everyone that night but he gave extra attention to Sanji. “Any request?”

“Yeah, Sing to me as if I’m you’re only one.”

“As you wish, but you’re not my one and only.”

“Oh yeah, than who is?”

“Let’s just say they have a beauty that is all their own and a strong will that can never be broken.” Music started to play and soon Sanji’s voice filled the air.

Broken this fragile thing now

And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces

And I've thrown my words all around

But I can't, I can't give you a reason

I feel so broken up (so broken up)

And I give up (I give up)

I just want to tell you so you know

Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you

You are my only one

I let go, there's just no one that gets me like you do

You are my only, my only one

Made my mistakes, let you down

And I can't, I can't hold on for too long

Ran my whole life in the ground

And I can't, I can't get up when you're gone

And something's breaking up (breaking up)

I feel like giving up (like giving up)

I won't walk out until you know

Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you

You are my only one

I let go, there's just no one who gets me like you do

You are my only my only one

Here I go so dishonestly

Leave a note for you my only one

And I know you can see right through me

So let me go and you will find someone

Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you

You are my only one

I let go, there's just no one, no one like you

You are my only, my only one

My only one

My only one

My only one

You are my only, my only one

Then the tape stopped.

His face felt wet. Why did it feel wet? Touching his calloused hands to his face Zoro found tears. He was crying and his chest felt like his heart was being ripped out.

“He loves me… and I love him.”

“I know you would figure it out Swordsman-san.”

“Robin?” Zoro looked up to see the archeologist leaning against the door frame.

“We all heard the song the mini-Snail monitor. So it looks like you found what can help the chibi Sleep.”

“Yeah, Sanji’s voice. Did you guys figure out what’s with the belt?”

“No, I’m afraid not but Captain-san seems to think you might. You know cook-san best.”

“How should I know?” Zoro growled as he ran a frustrated hand through his hair. “He’s the smart one; he always knows the answer. I mean, look at my ring! It shows he knows me better than I know myself. I mean he sees right through me.”

“Then maybe you need to see right through him. Cook-san has an interesting view of the world and maybe that is view you need to see through.”

“See with your heart.”

Zoro took off is ring and tried to focus on it trying to see Sanji as he saw him. The metal was cool to the touch. The dragon was fierce and strong looking. And then he felt the inside of the ring warm and smooth but just a bit of scratches.

“Scratches? But it’s brand new.” He peered at the words that were etched inside his wedding band.

Forever My Marimo

That Bastard, did know him and he knew his Curly Brow better than anyone else.

“I know where Sanji’s Message is.”

“I’ll inform Captain-san and the crew.” Robin smiled before leaving the Swordsman with his thoughts. This kidnapping had taken a toll on the Swordsman and seemed like it was only a matter of time before he broke. But Luffy had known better and never lost faith that Zoro would be strong and hold it together. She saw in that brief moment that the will to fight flare in the swordsman’s eyes and it was lace with love for the cook. What ever battles lie ahead they would be no match for Man was going to save his lover.

A/N: Yes! We are Down to the Wire. This Story is almost Done! One More chapter and the Epilogue! Then I only have 10 or so More stories to finish. T_T Well thanks for Reading and Keep reviewing!

PS. The Songs are "All Fall Down" by One Republic and "Only One" by Yellow Card
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