Chapter Six: Night Conversation
I was lying on the bed with my wife. I was still trying to get over the fact that a man like Law has the capability to love let alone have a family. The story was believable yet it was unbelievable. I then turned to my wife who was sleeping on my chest. I smiled and held her closer. I guess it is unbelievable that I am married to a beautiful and much older woman. She was out my ledge yet she chose me of all people to love. I didn't care much of love. All I wanted is to be the best swordsman in the world and to help Luffy achieve his dream of being the Pirate King. I accomplished both and I guess I felt unsatisfied with my life.
"Zoro, are you okay?" Robin asked.
"Yes, I am just thinking." I said.
"You think?" Robin teased.
"Of course I can woman." I pouted.
"So what is my swordsman thinking about?" She asked.
"Well, I was thinking about why you chose me." I replied. "I mean, I am much too young for you and you chose me anyway. I am not that bright and not very good with expressing my emotions. I am not a man of romance." She let out a giggle and kissed my cheek.
"You are over thinking things my dear. I chose you because what you have inside." Robin said.
"And what is that?" I asked.
"Heart and undying devotion… You never stray from the people that are important to you and you would protect them no matter what. I am happy that I am one of those people you want to protect." She said. "At first I thought it was insane because you were young and you deserve a better woman instead of me. I have committed too much sin in my life and I was surprised that you even care about me."
"I do care…" I said. "I know that I was untrusting and distanced towards you from the beginning but I didn't understand why I wanted to be the one to protect you. But when I was separated from you all for two years, I discovered that I deeply care for you more than a friend. I kept it to myself because I thought it was a phase and I was going insane but it didn't go away and every time I am with you and protect you, the more I wanted to be with you forever."
"And you said that you are not good at expressing your emotions." Robin teased.
"It is because of you that I am like this." I said.
"Is it a bad thing?" She asked.
"No, somehow it is because of you I can easily sort out my emotions." I replied, cupping her face. "And also share it with others without fear."
"Then I am a good influence." She said, moving towards me and kissed me. She then pulled back and let out a giggle.
"What is so funny?" I asked.
"I think someone else is a good influence especially towards our son. Did you see how many times Saul blush when he is near Tyra?" Robin said, giggling. "It is quite adorable."
"But Tyra is a year older than him." I said. "Or was it two years?"
"Then he is like his old man, always aiming for the older women." Robin said.
"There is nothing bad about that. Older women are much more mature and don't make a big fuss over things." I explained. "Mature, smart, kind, and downright beautiful is the aspect of the dream girl that I have always wanted and I am proud that my son likes the same type."
"Then I guess I fulfilled your dreams."
"Yes you did." I said, hugging her. "And I am never letting you go."
"Oh Zoro, I wouldn't dream of leaving you. Strong, brave, funny, kind and also a man with lack of direction is the type for me."
"Then I guess I fulfilled your dream." I said.
"Yes you did…"
Luffy was dead asleep while Nami was standing at the balcony, staring at the night starry sky. I almost lost my boys back there. It was so scary. Now I know how Robin felt when Kuina was kidnapped. It must have been so hard for her to stay calm. Even we are safe and the boys are alright, I still feel uneasy. Then she felt warm arms wrapped around her waist. She turned and found Luffy.
"Nami, why are you not sleeping?" Luffy said. "You need your rest."
"I can't sleep." She said. He then let out a sigh and hugged her tighter.
"I may be an airhead at times but I do know when you are troubled Nami." Luffy said. "Please tell me what's wrong."
"I know that the boys are okay but I almost lost them back there in Caesar's lair." Nami said, shaking. "It just…"
"Nami, you are not going to lose anyone else. I will always be with you and you are going to watch your sons grow up." Luffy said, making her face him. He smoothed her cheek and smiled.
"But we let our guard down and if it wasn't for Law, we wouldn't be okay. The kids will be experimented and we might be dead." She cried. "I can't… I don't…" He kissed her forehead.
"I have never failed you Nami. Not once I broke my promise. What I do, I do for every one of my nakama and also you. I never had a normal family. I had father who wasn't there for me and a grandfather who has a funny way of showing his love. I have two blood brothers and I lost both of them. I know how it feels to lose someone you love. I was there when Ace died. I keep telling myself that it wasn't real and it was all a dream. But if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have confessed to you, marry you, have a family with you. I will always be by your side and I will protect our family no matter what." He said. "So please stop your worrying and come to bed." She was shocked. He was so profound with his feelings. I mean it was a miracle that he confessed to her but this little speech of his, it was a not a thing that Luffy can give but he did and it made her so shock.
"Luffy, I love you." She said, hugging him.
"I love you Nami." He said, scooping her up and carrying her to the bed. "Now my dear Navigator, it is time to sleep."
"Alright my Pirate King."Nami said, kissing him. I am so happy and lucky to have him in my life. I may be a thief but he was the one that stole my heart and I know he will treasure it forever.
"Yohohoho… That was indeed a wonderful story." Brook said.
"I have never thought that Law will get married." Ussop said.
"Well, life is an adventure. You don't know what is going to happen." Franky said.
"I have lived long enough to know that." Brook said. "I thought I will be alone forever until I met you guys."
"I guess it is time for me to settle down." Ussop said, pulling out a photo. Brook and Franky were behind him and whistled.
"She is quite a woman. I wish I can see her panty." Brook said.
"Is that your special woman?" Franky asked.
"Yes, her name is Kayla. She is a childhood friend and she always believes in me. She lost her parents from a sickness and she grew depressed. She is a rich and noble woman and I was a coward but I love to make her laugh. Even with my lies and my cowardliness, she still gives me a smile and treats me with kindness. I guess you can say that I have fallen in love with her. I promise her that I will come home one day and I was planning on asking Luffy to take me back home to see her." Ussop explained. He then pulled out a small black case and opened it. It was a beautiful silver band ring with a dazzling gem. "I brought this on our last island we visited and I wanted to give it to her. I know it is a long shot because she might be already married but I want to see her no matter what."
"Whoa that was deep." Franky said.
"My heart is aching with such a story, if only I had a heart…Yohohoho…" Brook added.
"I know that I will see her again and I am not going to chicken out. I am going to ask her to marrying me." Ussop said.
Sanji and Chopper were getting ready for bed. "Oh Chopper, do you have everything you need?" Sanji asked.
"Of course but I miss sleeping with Robin. She makes me feel safe." Chopper said, letting out a sigh. "But I think Zoro needs her more."
"Why do you say that?" Sanji asked.
"Do you notice why Zoro keep napping away during watch or when he is not training?" Chopper asked. Sanji nodded his head. "Well, he has getting nightmares every night. It took me a long time to figure out what he was dreaming about. Then one night, he finally gave in. I always find him on deck every night and I always ask him about his nightmare. He told me that he was dreaming about his best friend Kuina and how he couldn't save her. He was afraid that he couldn't save any of us." He then let out a chuckle. "But when Robin and him became a couple, I hardly see him at the deck at night. He sleeps fine and it is all because of her."
"I see…" Sanji said, smiling. I guess those two are meant to be. I didn't like it one bit that my Robin-swan chose him over me but then again, I think he deserves her.
"Oi Sanji, are you okay?" Chopper asked.
"Oh yeah, I am just happy that's all." Sanji said.
Sabo, Ace, and Saul were already on their beds, staring at the ceiling. "Oh Sabo, it is so cool that we are sleeping in a tree." Ace said.
"I know right. Tyra told us that she is going to show us around tomorrow." Sabo said. "I can't wait." He then turned to Saul. He was smiling. "Saul, why are you smiling?"
"Oi… I can't smile." He replied.
"You like Tyra…" They both teased.
"SHUT IT!" He replied.
"Hey, it is understandable. She is pretty, smart, and strong." Sabo said. "A girl like that is worth liking."
"It is not just that Sabo. It is how she makes you happy even when she is not trying." Ace said. "Her smile, her laugh… Those are the things that matter."
"Are you talking about Tyra or you are talking about Kuina?" Sabo teased.
"SHUT IT!" Ace snapped. Then there was a knock on the door. "Come in…" The door opened and it was Kuina and Tyra.
"Hey boys, we just want to say goodnight." Kuina said, hugging Halo. "Also, I want to thank you all again for bringing me back. I missed you three a lot."
"It was nothing Kuina." Saul said, standing up from his bed and walking towards his little sister. "We are family and family stick together no matter what."
"Yeah Kuina…" Ace said, blushing.
"We look out for each other." Sabo said.
"Oh Kuina, I am so jealous." Tyra said, smiling. "You have good nakama."
"Tyra, you are one of us." Saul said, smiling. "We look after you too." She then let out a giggle.
"You are too cute Saul." Tyra said. Saul blush every shade of red.
"Oh Tyra, you are the first girlfriend I have ever have." Kuina said.
"Then I guess it is my job to watch all of your backs as well." She replied.
Ashalita was still laying her bed, smoothing her stomach. "Oh, I can't wait to meet you son." She said. "I can't wait for you to meet your family and friends." She then took a deep breath and started to sing.
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you, that look in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
And I know it's true that visions are seldom all they see
She then paused when her husband started to sing.
But if I know you, I know what you'll do
You'll love me at once, the way you did once upon a dream
She let out a giggle. "How are our guests?" She asked. He walked to her and sat beside her on the bed.
"They are okay." Law replied. "So what did you do when I was gone with Tyra?"
"Nothing much, just chatting with our son." She said. "He has been very good company."
"I see…" Law said. "So what are you going to name him? We agreed that I named the girls while you named the boys."
"Yes you did but you sound like I am going to give birth to an entire army." She said, giggling some more.
"Well we both never had siblings let alone a proper childhood." Law said. "A big family will fix all that." She then kissed his cheek.
"I know that you are going to be great with all of them just like you are with Tyra." She said, smoothing her stomach. "I was thinking of calling him Corazon, Corazon Trafalgar Law. Since Tyra has your middle name. I was thinking that he will have your name as his middle name." Law's eyes widened after he heard that. He was beyond shock. She turned to him with a smile. "He was important to you and I know he will be happy that your son is named after him." She then got pulled into his embrace. "Law?" He didn't say a word. She hugged him back. "Did I say something wrong?" He pulled back and he was smiling. "Hmmm…"
"Corazon T. Law, he is going to be one hell of a pirate when he grows up." Law said.
"Of course, he is going to be great." Ashalita replied. "I can't wait to meet him, Captain."
"Me too my treasure…"
