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The fight was in full swing. The crew that attacked them was strong. Everyone busied themselves with their own fights. Nami and Usopp were fighting someone together, Robin and Sanji did teamwork, Brook and Franky made themselves a team and Zoro and Luffy fought the captain together. Chopper and Jinbei stayed behind to assist medically.
Zoro and Luffy had an actual hard time fighting this guy. His Devil fruit power was quite dangerous. He can pierce your body with spikes that release poison into your body. It leaves the possibility to end fatal if not handled properly.
The fight was coming to an end, Zoro and Luffy were getting ready for the final blow when the guy extended his hand and sent out multible spikes. Luffy jumped back before repositioning himself. It took a while to realize that Zoro wasn't saying anything anymore. When the Strawhats captain turned around he saw one if the worst images he ever had to witness. Zoro got hit by a spike, blood dripping onto the floor and Poison mixed into it. Zoro tried to keep himself upright before falling forward. Luffys heart dropped as he watched the swordman drop onto the ground.
He returned his gaze to the enemy before quickly punching him miles away. He rushes over to Zoro who was completely knocked out. The poison seemed to have been a harder dose since it wasn't supposed to knock people out this fast. His friends were still fighting and in a matter of seconds Chopper and Jinbei appeared next to Luffy. Jinbei lifted Zoro up while Chopper was sitting on his shoulder, already beginning to examine him. The Doctor frowns as he looks at Luffy "the dose in him is big...saving him will be hard.." he states and Luffy felt like he might pass out.
Zoro couldn't die. He can't just leave Luffy alone in this world...
Chopper instructs Jinbei to bring them to the infirmary and then to leave. Once Luffy entered the Sunny, the rest of the crew spawned next to him in a matter of seconds. The began bombarding him with questions while Luffy began feeling like all air was stripped away from him. His vision blurred a bit and he couldn't tell if it was because of tears or cause he was getting dizzy. His breathing picked up speed with the second.
His silent panic stopped the moment he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked over and saw Robin standing next to him with a soft, comforting smile. He kept staring at her till her arm fell around him and she embraced him in a hug. He let himself be comforted by her while her hand drew soothing circles on his back.
The yells of his crew grew distant as he calmed down. He grew tired but he wouldn't dare to fall asleep now. Not until he know Zoro was fine.
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An hour later Chopper cleared Zoro to get visitors and Luffy immediately darted for the infirmary, leaving the rest of the crew behind. Once he enters he saw him bandaged up but sitting and breathing. That was better than nothing.
He drops beside him, immediantly grabbing his hand so tight as if he would never let go again. Zoro just smiles which seemed to set Luffy off "you Bastard!" He yell-whispers as he punched Zoros shoulder, making the older man wince. The tears finally won as they rolled down Luffys cheek. Zoro just kept a straight but sympathetic face as he brushed his thumb over his cheek to get rid of the never ending tears.
Luffy was feeling to many emotions at once. He was angry that he almost left him, sad that Zoro is hurt and so many more emotions that Luffy can't even name. No name has been found yet. So Luffy just did the thing he normally did when the emotions hit him so hard that no words could describe them.
He leaned down for a kiss.
It was slow. Not desperate. It was just like the first time but with more practice. Zoro leaned in immediantly, so used to Luffys spontaneous decisions. Though...this was the type of spontaneous decision Zoro loved. No thoughts, just actions.
Once they broke apart they just stayed close. No words were needed and they both knew it.
After a few moments there were noises, footsteps, hastily nearing them. The door of the infirmary flew open and they were greeted by the sight of a very shocked Sanji. Soon there was also a pretty pale Nami, a similarly pale Usopp, an excided Franky, a delighted Brook, a horrified Chopper and an intrigued Jinbei. Zoro raised an eyebrow, confused at what this was about but before anyone could say anything the root of the problem showed itself. Robin came up behind the crew, holding a few boxes. Zoro paled a little at that sight. The woman looked way to happy with being there. Then came the sight that made Zoro feel absolutely nauseous.
Sabo and Ace. The were close behind Robin, also holding boxes and letters. Ace looked entirely to pleased with himself and Sabo at least had the dignity to seem embarrassed about this (despite Zoro knowing he really wasn't). Zoro very much began hoping that the ground would open up and swallow him.
Sabo stepped forward with a slight, awkward smile playing on his lips "i really thought they knew by now..." he said with a soft tone. Ace chuckled at that "oh no you were right to assume...it's been 3 years after all!" The crew looked like they might actually pass out.
Zoro shot Ace a dirty look that was only met with a sly grin "this isn't Ace fault...it's Sabos" Robin informed them. Ace now openly began laughing "oh yeah!" He yelled before getting shut up by one of Robins hands "it all happened really quickly...a few minutes after Luffy rushed in here those two arrived. They said they were originally here to 'bring gifts' but then noticed your Vivre card burning so they wanted to see if you're alright first.." she said while looking at Luffy "the crew wanted to know what type of gifts and that was when Sabo slipped and revealed the whole thing. For how long was knew to them though...the fact that my reaction was to facepalm at Sabos stupidity also shocked them. I mean it was Alabasta and i wasn't part of your crew yet and then Ace had to begin speaking..." Zoro released a sigh while closing his eyes and leaning his head back "he then told everyone about my relationship to Luffy and that's when Sanji ran here.." she explained, entirely to happy with Zoros misery.
When looking at Luffy you could obviously see that he and Robin were siblings. The happiness on his face was almost annoying if it didn't look so cute.
"Okay so..." Usopp began "you two are married" he pointed back and forth between them "since Alabasta.." Sabo stated which made Usopp gaze fall on him with annoyance. Usopp turns back to them "and you never told the crew.." he concluded. Zoro shrugged "didn't seem important..." he said and he could swear Usopp and Namis eyes twitched. Sanji let out a sigh "and those three knew" he said while pointing at Ace, Sabo and Robin "because they're your siblings" he concluded but he stops the moment he spots the siblings faces. He looks between all four of them and gets met with faces that spoke words "...what is it..?" Sanji asked slowly and the siblings look at each other "Weeeell..." Ace begins as he looked at Sabo "there are...you guys...are the last ones to find out..." he continues. "Oh!" Brook exclaims in shock.
The boxes were soon given and letters were opened. The Strawhats decided that next year they would definitely celebrate the anniversary. Especially since the letter from Garp already stated preparations for the party.
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~☆☆the Wedding☆☆~
Neither Luffy nor Zoro knew how they ended up on the roof, watching the sun set but here they are. Zoro turned to look at Luffy who was watching the sun disappear with light in his eyes, similar to the suns brightness. He smiles, getting carried away with watching Luffy making him say something that (looking back on it) probably kickstarted the following events "you are really pretty.." he looks back at the sky while Luffy avertes his eyes to Zoro "kinda like the sun reflecting on the sea while it sets.." he continues which makes Luffys entire head turn with a bright smile "you think so?" Luffy asked and Zoro only nods "well...you're also really pretty!" He replies and Zoro could feel his face grow hotter.
Zoro would've been comfortable with the silence that was forming if there wasn't a way to familiar whistle behind them, followed by an also familiar giggle. They turn around and see Ace sitting on a small wall with Vivi standing next to him, arms crossed over her chest. Next to Ace there was another person in the shadows that made Luffy tilt his head. Ace notices that and laughs "look who i found.." he said and the figure stepped forward, revealing a guy with a top hat and blonde hair. Luffy gasped as he jumps up and into the guys arms "SABO?!" he yells with a wet voice. Zoro smiles as he recognizes that name as Luffys believed dead brother.
Ace clears his throat, making everyone else pay attention to him "i think...if you two are already willing to say stuff like that to each other...you should do it the right way.." he states and Vivi smiles "that's one reason why i'm here.." she explains and Luffy grins at them as he releases Sabo.
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30 minutes later Ace somehow arranged two rings, a priest and multible witnesses. For some unknown reason they were Marines... Ace grins as the priest readies himself and Vivi explained the basics of a wedding in Alabasta to Sabo, Luffy and Zoro "do we have to be here..." Smoker asked and Tashigi rolls her eyes "do you actually wanna miss this?" She asked with a raised eyebrow and Smoker just rolls his eyes. The other Marines that served as witnesses were tied up and belonged to Smokers crew "hey Smoke!" Ace calls and Smoker nods "you aren't mad that i tied your people up...right?" He asked and Smoker shook his head "i do not.." Ace smiles and returns to getting Luffy ready. Smoker couldn't help but smile.
Suddenly there was a noise on the roof and there was someone standing on the wall. Everyone stared at them with a weird fury. Robin chuckles as she watches Luffys face change from angry to happy the moment she hold her hair up to make it shorter "hey Lu! Heard you're getting married and what sister would i be if i missed this!" She announced and Sabo laughs as she jumped down.
After a long speech, two improved vows, a ring exchange and some signing of paperwork the two were officially married. Robin gives them two necklaces "so you can wear the rings easier" she explains and that made sense. Luffy smiles widely as they finished up "oh yeah! Dragon would've loved to come but...he didn't think that would go over well..." Sabo explained and Robin let's out a laugh "oh yeah! Mom wanted to come too but well...y'know...he just got arrested..." she explained. Luffy laughs as an understanding before turning to his siblings "what will you all be doing now?" He asked and Ace sighs "after talking to some people i realized i should stop hunting the guy i was and will return to my crew.." he explained before looking at Sabo "i will return to the revelutionaries.." he answers and then they all looked at Robin. She smiles softly "i was hoping i could come with you Lu.." she said and Luffy lit up "of course!" He said as he dragged her along, being followed by the others.
Robin goes off to hide in their ship so it wouldn't be to suspicious, Ace left to his crew and Sabo returned to the revelutionaries. Vivi, Zoro and Luffy decided to go to sleep and the Marines left after Ace threatened to kill them if they ever spoke about this to anyone.
Well this was perfect but also messy...