Okay, okay, I really love Dragon. There's something about this guy that really attracts me to his character. Even though it will probably be ages until we find out his story, his wife, how Luffy was born and were (which I am all incredibly desperate to know) I pour over every singe scene with him, agonising over so many theories.

And as much I as tried to write his character, I couldn't escape the fact that secretly, he would make a very proud and doting father. The tough, show his affection through actions kind, but from a distance, to help Luffy find his own way in the world (but not without the occasional no-nonsense step-in). And so, I hope I have satisfied most of your expectations of Dragon, or at least not completely fucked him up in your eyes. ^ ^

It was a welcome relief to Zoro's buzzing head when Luffy suddenly barrelled out of thin air and smashed into him in Logue Town. With his newly acquired swords, he should have been feeling accomplished and happy. But with the intrusion of the strange Marine Tashigi, he was feeling instead forlorn and distant. Her face kept swimming into his mind, merging with Kuina's and conjuring up memories he thought he had put to rest.

And then, as usual and somewhat miraculously, there Luffy was. Albeit painfully, but still he appeared, like the answer to Zoro's disgruntled pleas. Once Zoro had questioned it, Luffy's uncanny ability to appear when he needed him most without knowing it, but now he simply treasured it. After all, with Luffy came his loving smile, and a warm hug.

'Zoro!' He chirruped, wiggling happily against Zoro's body. 'Who knew I'd run into you here!'

Zoro instantly felt at ease, his tense body relaxing at the familiar and comforting feel of Luffy's small body against his. Regardless of the amount of civilians staring at them in open shock he wrapped his arms back around Luffy and buried his face into Luffy's hair. He breathed in deeply, threading his fingers gently against his grip on Luffy's arms.

He felt Luffy's smile as the younger snuggled into him, and just like that, all his problems disappeared. He pushed Luffy back just so he could place a hand upon Luffy's cheek and guide his face forward so their lips could meet. The held together momentarily, their lips parting so their tongues could dance lightly before pulling away. Luffy started smiling like an idiot, and Zoro's hands started travelling.

He was aware of the many curious and a few eager eyes upon them, and as much as he didn't give a crap, he knew that this was just what might have been in Nami's mind when she told them to strictly not make a scene. Besides, it wouldn't do to suddenly have Marines down their ass when he was trying to rip off Luffy's pants- literally. And if any of those Marines caught a glimpse of what was his- well, they would pay. Dearly.

'C'mon,' he grunted, dragging Luffy up towards an abandoned junction between some shops. Luffy could feel Zoro's excitement, and he knew that look in his eye. He let Zoro drag him, and practically hung off him like a dependent leech, giggling and nuzzling himself against Zoro as best he could while walking.

It had been a long time, Dragon thought. Too long. The last time he had seen Luffy, he had only been a tiny child, running wild and free among the kingdom of Goa. His very spirit and strength had then astounded Dragon, and for the first time in his life, he could recall being truly proud to call himself a father. Just catching a glimpse of this foolhardy little boy that he had brought into the world… a world that he would someday cure… made him even more determined in his quest. A world that would be free and just for his child, and for Luffy's children after him.

So now, as the anticipation was riling him up, he could see Luffy as a young man grown, just as he had seen on his recent wanted posters.

Many years had passed, and Dragon was starting to wonder whether Luffy would surface and follow the path he was meant to. Then, almost too suddenly, his son's wanted posters had appeared, filtering through his army. It was their job to keep track of growing threats as well as the World Government, so it was no surprise to find his men marvelling over a new rookie with such a high bounty. They were just confused as to why he showed so much interest (interest being a small grunt, after he snatched the poster and retreated to the control room).

Thirty millon for a first bounty, eh? Dragon smirked. He wouldn't have had it any other way. Just as I would expect from blood of mine.

He scaled the rooftops like an unnoticed shadow, his sharp gaze sweeping over blocks of buildings quickly, yet to yield the face he was looking for. His intel was never wrong, but Logue Town was a large place. Dragon suddenly chuckled. He wondered if Luffy had met Smoker yet. No doubt at this point Luffy wouldn't stand much of a chance, but if Luffy had been captured, Dragon would have known.

Breathing in the clean and crisp air that traveled straight from the Grand line, Dragon cast out his awareness, tasting the hundreds of people around him for that familiar spike of Haki that he had recognised as his tiny little Luffy's all those years ago. It might very well be some time until Luffy unlocked his abilities, but he still had a strong signature that hung about him in waves, even more so if one knew what to feel for.

Finding him with ease, Dragon set off, and it wasn't a few minutes until he narrowed the search down into a little alleyway.

As soon as he spotted his son, his whole body froze, and he found himself quite puzzled. Seldom had he ever found himself suddenly struck dumb as he had been then.

A man he quickly recognised as Ronona Zoro, the Pirate Hunter and Luffy's first successful crew member, had Luffy pinned against the alley wall, and they were moving together as one, their bodies grinding sensually. And when the green-haired man leant right into Luffy, his hands sliding through his hair and caressing every part of his son available, Dragon had to look away momentarily.

Dragon would have coughed in embarrassment but he didn't want them to know he was here, so instead he just pursed his lips, not quite knowing what to think of the situation. Luffy was obviously enjoying it, and he had to admit, Luffy was a young adult now, of course he would be… doing these kind of… things… uh...

Dragon would never admit to anyone that the thought of his son doing that with one of his crewmates had him feeling strangely possessive and insanely angry. Even if he hadn't quite raised Luffy, Luffy was still his child, and no amount of growing up would change that innocent grin that his son sported as a habit.

Even so, if Luffy had to do these things, he respected the choice of Roronoa Zoro. That man was powerful and quite handsome, and—

And he had his hand in Luffy's pants now.

Dragon sucked in a nice and slow breath. They should know better than to even try things like this with nothing more than a dingy alley for protection. Anyone could stumble across them. At that thought, he felt the fierce heat he had been holding down flare out, and his logic fled.

What irresponsible actions, and perverted. His teeth ground and he felt the wind pick up around him. This would not do-not right now- and not- to his little Luffy in front of him-!

Just when Zoro felt himself getting really excited, a giant roaring suddenly filled his ears, and a great gust swept into them. The power and anger behind were far more than a simple weather occurrence, and Zoro's first thought was that they were under attack. A wind devil fruit, perhaps?

Yanking his hands out of Luffy's pants, Zoro pushed the younger against the wall and whirled, using his body as a shield while he scanned the alleyway. Nothing! But what…?

He tensed as another tornado shoved into them, and Zoro gasped as he suddenly found himself airborne. His vision tossed and turned and he felt himself flying, before his feet suddenly found steady ground, and he stumbled, falling back onto his butt.

He looked around with a scowl, finding none of the surroundings looking slightly familiar, with no alleyway or beautifully flushed Luffy in sight. His scowl deepened as he stood, dusting himself brusquely off. Well, this sucked. But whoever it was, Luffy would take care of him. But he'd better try and find the idiot in case. But, of course, which way?

Grinding his teeth, Zoro picked a direction and started out, exhaling as he thumbed his swords in frustration. Just another day in the life of Luffy's first mate.

Luffy was left blinking in the alley, his hands still blindly grasping at the empty air where Zoro once was. His mouth opened and closed, and he looked down, almost expecting to see Zoro there, his hands still buried deep in his trousers. But no, there was no Zoro in sight.

His head cocked and he looked around, before blinking some more and shrugging.

Well, whatever. Zoro and he could just pick up when they were back on the ship. His grin popped out then when he realised that by that time, they would probably be on the grand line! His hands flew to his mouth and he giggled secretly to himself, imagining him and Zoro, finally on the Grand Line, and enjoying themselves immensely. Then he skipped out of the alley, pausing for a moment to think, before running full fledged in a random direction.

Roger's execution stand, here he came!

Overall, that had worked. Overall, Dragon was satisfied. But, the one thing he didn't think he would ever forget (nor live down, thank goodness Iva or Kuma would never know of this) was the high-pitched and completely perverted giggle little Luffy let out after the rubber man had discovered that his swordsman was indeed not there and seemingly deduced they could continue some other time. Even worse, his son skipped out of the alley, that infuriating perverted grin etched widely on his face. Dragon's eye twitched.

His son had indeed become a man in his absence, but it seemed there were some things about his carefree son that would never change. And in his heart though, Dragon was thankful for that.

!Dragon! 3 There is actually far too few fics out there staring this guy. C'mon guys, Dragon needs the love! And as much as I dislike the shortness of this chapter, Dragon deserves his own, and there is enough content in this one for it to be awesome short. :)