SORRY FOR THE WAIT
"Alright, now the first thing we're gonna learn is the basics of baby care."
Zoro tried to stiffle a yawn as he listened to what Chopper was saying. It was around 1 o'clock in the afternoon and neither Sanji nor Zoro actually wanted to be there. Zoro didnt like the fact that he only got to sleep for 30 minutes after lunch and Sanji didnt like the fact that he had to learn instead of treat the ladies or try a new recipe .
"Since this was a newly thought plan, I had to get Franky to build us two model babies. I had him make one a girl and the other a boy. Fortunately , he made both dolls very accurate. "Chopper explained.
Seeing Zoro lift his hand, Chopper nodded for him to talk.
" Why two?"
"Because, Zoro, your having twins remember."
"Okay but why not two boys or two girls?" Sanji asked, staring at the models on the table.
Sighing Chopper said " Because we dont know what your having so we need to prepare you for both a male and a female baby."
Seeing both Zoro and Sanji nod in understanding, he asked "Can i continue? "
"Yes." both men chorused.
"Anyway, you will need to know all there is to care for your baby." Turning towards the table, Chopper picked up the models and handed them both to Zoro.
" First you need to visualize appearance. "
"On this?" Zoro asked looking at the models oddly.
"Yes, is there something wrong with them?" Chopper asked staring at him.
"No?" Zoro said,unsure of his answer.
"Good, then lets begin wi-"
"Just to Clarify, " Sanji said, interrupting Chopper and still looking at the doll's ,
" We're suppose to visualize this...uh...these, um,.." Clearing his throat, he looked towards Chopper and finished "Things as our children?"
Clapping his hooves together, Chopper stated happily " Yes. Thats what i said, now whats the problem?"
"Well in my vision, the kids would look beautiful and thats hard to imagine on these. " Sanji said as he pointed to the models.
"Okay. Well lets try a different approach then, since mines doesn't fit your standards." Watching both men nod, He continued " Why do you think the babies are going to look like that, Sanji?"
" Well because, I'm very attractive and moss head here is decent and since im the father they'd take more of my looks." Sanji said, as if it were a well known fact.
Zoro snorted. " If you haven't noticed, we're both the father's. " he said, ignoring the comment about his looks. He never really cared for them to start with.
Turning towards Zoro, Sanji sighed "Moss head, Moss head, Moss head. Must I explain everything? You see, the mother is usually the one carrying and the father is usually the cause, and, well will you look at that. It would seem like you, in fact, are the one carrying which means I was the cause so you are Mommy and I, Daddy."
Zoro stared at Sanji blankly for a second before walking towards the table calmly and placed both babies on it. Reaching over, he grabbed the boxes of supplies and turned to the other members of the room.
Chopper looked from the box to Zoro and back again. " Zoro, What are you doi-"
Zoro hurled the box at Sanji's head and when it connected, he started yelling at the other. " You wanna say that again Curly Brow!?"
" What the hell is your problem Moss Head?"
Standing back, Chopper watched the two bicker. " This is gonna be harder than I thought."
" Well, now that thats settled, lets move on to a hopefully simpler lesson." Chopper said, taking in the two worn out figures in front of him. It took 13 minutes, yes he counted, before both men grew tired of arguing .
Turning to the table once again, Chopper picked up a diaper. "We're going to learn to change diapers." He said slowly, looking from one man to the other. " Is there any questions?"
Neither crew member said anything so Chopper continued. "Okay. Now both of you come over here. Zoro take a baby and show me how you change a diaper."
"Why me?" Zoro asked as he neared Chopper.
"Because, Robin said that you knew how to do so I want to see." Chopper explained as he stepped out of the swordsmans way.
"How would Robin know that? "Sanji asked, looking towards Zoro in the process. He drew his eyebrow up in confusion when he saw the guy flush and looked to Chopper who also looked quite confused.
"I'm not sure." Zoro mumbled under his breath.
Both Sanji and Chopper stared at Zoro, unconvinced, but remained silent. They watched as Zoro walked to the table and grabbed a baby. Setting it down so him and the two other members present could see, Zoro began to carefully change the doll. He opened the diaper and wiped off the dolls fake pee. Next he remove the diaper from under the baby, and still holding the babies legs in the air, he placed another diaper under the baby. Putting the legs down, Zoro grabbed the powder and put some in the diaper before closing it. Stepping back, Zoro nodded at his work and turned to Chopper.
"Impressive. " Chopper said as he walked towards the table. He motioned a surprised Sanji over and pointed at the doll. "Did you see what was done?"
Sanji nodded and kept staring at the doll. "So, the powder is included in the changing process? "
"Well yes and no." Zoro and Sanji turned to Chopper. "you dont have to put powder on though it is needed if there is any irritation or rash near the... Private area."
"Okay. " Sanji said as he stepped forward after chopper moved the diaper baby out of the way. Cracking his fingers he added " I got this."
Zoro and Chopper stepped back. They watched Sanji grab the other doll and mimick Zoros demonstration. When he was done, he stepped back and smirked at his work.
" A little sloppy but good work Cook." Zoro said looking at the doll. He noticed powder on the dolls stomach and murmured
" Use less powder next time. "
Chopper clapped his hooves together.
" Good work. You guys are really good at this. " As Chopper walked away, he called to Zoro and Sanji over his shoulder. " Now come on, time for the next lesson."
"Theres more! " both men chorused at the same time in exasperation.
"Yup. " Chopper called from the other side of the room, popping the 'p'.
"Now come along."
Sagging their shoulders, Zoro and Sanji followed Choppers voice muttering about how long this was gonna take and how tired they were.
Three hours later Zoro was dragging his feet to his room. As soon as he got there, he flopped down on his back and threw an arm over his head. He closed his eyes for a moment before lifting himself into a sitting position to reach into his side table for his ointment. Once the drawer was open amd he grabbed the ointment, he went to lay back down but stopped short.
Looking in the far corner of his room, he saw bags of... Clothes? And not just any clothes either. From where he sat he could vaguely make out a suit jacket and a few ties. Just knowing that a suit was in there told him whose clothes they were. Laying down on the bed, Zoro let out a big sigh. Of course the crew would move the cooks stuff in his room now that their together.
Lifting his shirt, Zoro opened the ointment and began rubbing it on his stomach. Closing his eyes, Zoro thought of the lessons Chopper taught him and the cook today. They learned how to change diapers, how to care for the baby, what the baby needs to be satisfied, they went through different obstacles on what cries could mean, he told them that sleep would be a gift out of reach not that Zoro couldn't already relate and so much more. He was surprised that he remembered that much about the lesson but then again maybe his ' motherly instincts ' was forcing him to remember.
Hearing his stomach growl and the babies kick, Zoro hiked himself into a sitting position before standing up. Trudging to the door, he grabbed the knob. As soon as he got ready to open the door, it swung open making him walk a few steps backwards.
"Sorry." Zoro heard Sanji mutter.
Looking up, he could tell that the cook was angry. He figured it was because of his clothes.
"If your looking for your clothes," Zoro said as he watched Sanji snap his attention to him. "its over there." he continued, inclining his head towards the corner with the bags.
Glancing the way Zoro said, Sanji paused. " Why are they in here?"
Walking over to the bags, he heard Zoro say " Guess the crew thought we should share a room since we're together now."
"They could've atleast packed it up nicely." Sanji said as he picked up a shirt before dropping it back in the bag. " Now everything's all wrinkled. "
Sighing, Sanji turned around to ask where he could put his things but noticed that Zoro was already gone. Scratching his head, Sanji left the room deciding to put his clothes away later. Instead, he began checking to see where Zoro had gone. After checking a few rooms he made up his mind to justbgo start on dinner.
When Sanji got to the kitchen he saw Zoro at the table, eating.
"Moss Head. "
Zoro turned towards Sanji and kept eating. By now, Sanji could tell that Zoro just threw a bunch of things together.
"What the hell are you eating."
Swallowing the food in his mouth, Zoro shrugged his shoulders and said
"Don't know. I Found it and ate it. Tastes good."
Scrunching his face up in disgust, Sanji went over to Zoro grabbed the plate and ignored Zoro's protests as he dumped it out. Grabbing a few things from the fridge, he made Zoro something edible to eat. Once the plate was sat in front of him, Sanji said " Dinner will be ready in a few."