Zoro keeps on sighing while looking at a peacefully sleeping Luffia. He should have expected that someone will give her a drink and get drunk like this. As much as possible, he doesn't want Luffia to get drunk because she gets cranky in the morning, but nothing he can do at this point.

He took a shower before going to bed right beside Luffia. As soon as his body hits the bed, she must have felt it because she curled up next to him, hugging him comfortably.

It's kind of hard for Zoro not to jump on her. One, she's sleeping. Two, if they are going to do the deed, might as well when both of them don't are sober. Zoro is, but not her.

The topic of having sex was never brought up between them. He's kind of afraid to bring it up or maybe because he doesn't feel like it is required at this point. Zoro admits that Luffia is extremely attractive and there are a few times when he's tempted to just devour her, to make love to her, to feel her underneath him. Despite his desires, he's not in a rush to jump into that zone just yet because they are in a stage that they are still getting used to being more than friends.

Planting a kiss on top of her head, he decided to succumb to his sleepiness while embracing her.

He woke up around 7 AM while Luffia is still sleeping. He decided to go downstairs to get coffee and check what breakfast he can cook for the sisters' hangovers.

As soon as he stepped out of Luffia's room, he chanced upon Marco who also left Ann's.

"Morning." Marco greeted which was answered by Zoro with the same greeting. Both of them have the same destination in mind - the kitchen.

"Coffee?" Zoro offered.

"Yes, please." Zoro's the only one who had been in this house for a long time, so he's quite familiar where they placed the utensils as well as the coffee.

Not long after, Kidd joined them in the kitchen, feeling a little exhausted, but nonetheless looking fine.

It was a hard-fought battle for Kidd while sleeping in Sab's bed. For some reason, she became clingy - hugging Kidd while peacefully sleeping. Kidd's been trying not to get aroused at the sudden contact, which is pretty much hard. Thank goodness, he was able to control himself. Wouldn't she hate him if he did something creepy and taking advantage of her? Yeah, he wouldn't want that.

The coffee Zoro prepared helped the three of them to nurse the lack of decent sleep from last night. Marco looks a little better than Zoro and Kidd combined.

Without saying anything, Zoro opened the fridge to see what could be a good breakfast to cook to nurse hangovers. No doubt the sisters are going to wake up hungry and dizzy.

"Are you going to cook breakfast?" Kidd asked.

"Yes. They'll be hungry, no doubt." As soon as he answered, Kidd and Marco, stood up to help out with breakfast. While the three of them are busy preparing breakfast, the girls are starting to wake up.

Sab's head pounded heavily as soon as she opened her eyes. She had too much alcohol last night that she can't remember when she had fallen asleep. The last time she remembered was when she was talking to Kidd while sitting on his lap.

The thought made her headache worsen. She wanted to get the memory out of her head, but it replays in her mind. Why did she even accept that dare? And she was comfortably sitting on his lap too!

Groaning at the memory, she decided to get up. Every damn second, she was reminded of that embarrassing moment.

It's almost 9 AM. Maybe Ann and Luffia will wake up soon and ask for food. She's hungry, so she might as well start cooking breakfast. To be honest, she does not like to get up, but her stomach is growling and she needs a coffee.

When she went downstairs, she expected that Zoro and Marco might still be around, but not Kidd. And certainly, she did not expect the three of them to be preparing breakfast.

Her presence took the men's attention.

"Don't you look great in the morning~" Kidd's voice is teasing her.

"Shut up." She groaned. Seriously, why is he here early in the morning? Wait, did he sleep here last night?

Feeling dizzy at all the thoughts, she took the nearest seat and rest her head on top of her arms.

"Here." It was Kidd's voice. When she looked up, she saw the cup of coffee he's offering which she gladly took. Embarrassing memories can wait. For now, she needs her dosage of caffeine.

It did not take 10 minutes before Ann and Luffia followed Sab downstairs.

Luffia was groaning out loud, whining about her headache.

"And this is why I told you not to drink." It was Zoro's nagging voice.

"Ugh, shut up Zoro. You're too loud." She said, slumping on the seat next to Sab. "Coffee please." Not sure who she is asking coffee from, but Zoro took it as the request was for him. He gladly served Luffia a cup of coffee to get rid of the hangover.

Marco was doing the same thing to Ann. Rubbing on her back to comfort her.

"Zoro... My head is aching..." Luffia stood up to hug Zoro from behind. "I am hungry but my head hurts..."

"Yeah, yeah. Go back to your seat and we'll eat breakfast." Luffia did not follow Zoro's advice. She just remained where she is, hugging him from behind as if it serves as her comfort.

The twins are used to Luffia being clingy to Zoro, but after they started dating, she became clingier. It's not like Zoro minds, he's used to it.

While Zoro is comforting Luffia by lending his body as a comfort pillow to hug, Marco stood up to serve the breakfast. Kidd is doing the same as well.

"Where did you sleep last night?" Sab asked Kidd the moment he sat next to her.

"In your room." He casually answered which made her go silent. "Zoro said I can't use the guest room." He further explained.

Yeah, that will make sense. Zoro's been sensible when it comes to keeping their secret and Sab is thankful but why her room?

Oh, yeah. Kidd can't sleep in Luffia's because that's occupied by Zoro and her. Ann's room is a no-go as well. The last choice was her room. Sending the thoughts away, she decided to eat her fill.

Once they are done, Sab was about to stand up to wash the dishes but Kidd did it.

"You're likely going to break the dishes because of your hangover." That's what he said. Sab shrugged and let him do what he wants. At this point, all she wants is to just hide to forget what happened last night. Thank goodness they did not stay that long. After their breakfast, the three men bid their farewells.

"So, what do you think?" Luffia asked Sab as soon as the three men are out of their house.

"What do I think of what?" The question is confusing Sab. What is Luffia talking about?

"Of Jaggy! What do you think of him?" Her eyes look at Sab with great expectation - some sort of positive answer which made her confused and doubtful. When she looks at Ann, Sab noticed that her elder sister knows something that she does not.

"Why are you asking me that?"

"Because I think the two of you look good together. You're both single too which is great!" This enlightened Sab as what exactly Luffia is asking about. Whoever fed her this idea will get an earful from Sab, no doubt. "It would have been good if you hooked up last night." The blond woman's eyes widened at Luffia's train of thoughts. Did she throw the party in their house just so she could hook them up?

Looking at Ann again, it seems that she knew about this idea. Sensing that Sab is about to throw a question, Ann decided to tell her the truth.

"She had that idea for weeks now, as far as I know. She just had that idea all of a sudden."

"It's a great idea! You get along well last night!" Luffia exclaimed.

"I tried to stop her, but..." Ann trailed off. "Judging from how you two are getting along, looks like it's not a bad idea at all."

"Shishishi. I told you so!"

Sab remained speechless. Why are all of them trying to hook her with Kidd?

"He's not the type to date someone like me." Sab said while being reminded of the woman who was obsessed with Kidd. Self-pity and self-doubt are not in her vocabulary and she's not feeling like that right now, but, it's just that the idea of him asking her out or dating her is questionable. Does he even like her? Nah, based on their interactions, they're just... acquaintances. She doubts Kidd sees her more than just someone whom he shares common friends with.

"I think he likes you. My gut feelings say so!" Luffia looks so confident that Sab didn't have the heart to disagree, so she kept quiet. Maybe this whole hooking her up with Kidd will get out of their minds soon...

With nothing to do, the sisters decided to clean up the pool area. The three men must have tidy the place a little bit because it's not as messy as they expected it to be. Even though they are nursing their hangovers, it would be best to clean up now so they can take a rest for the rest of the day.

After lunch, they decided to sleep because they have to go to Raftel Palace for dinner. Thank goodness their parents did not ask them to stop by at lunch, otherwise, they will see how haggard they look.

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"Ann, it's been a long time. Didn't see you drop by for almost two weeks." Izou was rather glad to see Ann back in WGC. She can only smile and did not say anything. There's a valid reason why she's did not opt to drop by in the WGC and just sent the progress report via email. That's because she doesn't want them to see her tan. Wouldn't it look suspicious if she and Marco are seen sporting tans? Yeah, that would look suspicious to them.

"I've been busy for the past few days." She answered. since it's been more than a week since she came back from vacation, her tan lines are not that prominent anymore. She doesn't look like she came from sunbathing on the beach.

"By the way, would you like to join us next weekend?"

"Next weekend? For what?"

"Family dinner, of course! Marco's going to finally introduce his mystery girlfriend." Izou explained.

"Oh." This is the only answer that Ann can provide while trying her hardest not to laugh at all.

"I've been curious why he is hiding her, but anyway, I'll finally get to see the woman he fell for. To be honest, I would have thought you guys will hit it off." Ann wanted to laugh, but she can't. "But yeah, attend the dinner, okay? You've been declining all our invitations."

"It's not like I don't want to, but it's just that I have prior schedules at that time."

"Right, it can't be helped."

Ann can't wait to see their reactions during that dinner.

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"Be thankful that I don't have anything sharp within my reach or I would have killed you by now." Sab's glare can't be compared while looking at her best friend who joined her in a coffee shop near the hospital.

"Sabbbb... You're not even talking to me!" Koala whined while taking a seat right next to a still pissed off Sab. It's kind of dangerous to get close to a pissed off Sab, but Koala is taking the risk. She can't stand being ignored by her best friend this long. "It worked out between the two of you, didn't it?"

Sab can admit that they made up in the middle of the party, but she wants to punish Koala a little bit.

"Sab..." Koala whined again but was plainly ignored by Sab again. "Sab..."

"You are so annoying."

"Talk to me, please."

"Please, you can't use that puppy-dog eyes strategy on me. You're not Luffia."

"It's worth a try. Come on. I did not tell you that Luffia and Kidd are friends because you will surely run away." Again, Koala is right. Had she known that Kidd is Jaggy, she would have used all reasons she can come up so she can run away. Maybe, she would have decided to stay at their parents' house for the weekend.

"I am still mad at you."

"Forgive me, please? I'll treat you to lunch!" The idea of free food rings in Sab's ears. She and her sisters won't refuse a free meal. "There's a good restaurant nearby that sells seafood dishes."

"Lobster?"

"That's their best seller."

Sab thought for a few minutes before answering.

"Fine." If there's a way to calm a raging Sab, food is the best solution.

As soon as she finished her coffee, she attended two meetings before leaving the hospital premise to meet Koala in the restaurant. After parking her car, she walked inside and found Koala sitting not too far from the door.

"I already ordered their best dishes!" She seems excited to be able to talk to Sab again.

"Unless I am satisfied with their food, I will remain mad at you."

"You're so petty." Sab only shrugged as an answer. She has all the right to punish Koala a little bit. "By the way, the general checkup program will be held this weekend, right?"

"Yes. It will be this Saturday. We'll be in the area on Friday night to arrange the tents so we can start at 8:00 AM on Saturday." This is a yearly event of RGH. They choose a community to offer a general checkup for the children and the elderly. This time, they chose an orphanage a few hours away from the city.

Of course, they also included a free medical check-up for the neighboring people. Their target is to accommodate 500 people. This target will need a few doctors.

As for the orphanage, they have 3 pediatricians to check the children and 2 internal medicine doctors. It's one of the biggest projects that Sab is organizing.

"I wish I can come, but I have several reports to finish at that time. Next time, I will."

"Don't worry about it. Ann won't make it in this year's program." ASL Sisters Foundation is the major sponsor of this event and the sisters are usually present when they hold these kinds of programs with the exception of this year in Ann's case.

She needs to go to a dinner event with Marco's family. This Sab can understand. Luffia and Zoro will be going in this year's event to help out. Sab may need Luffia's presence since she is good at interacting with the elderly and children.

While the two of them are talking about this year's event, four figures walked into the restaurant. Sab's back is against the door, so she did not see the four figures walking in.

It was Koala who noticed the four men who just walked in.

"Oh." Koala looks surprised while looking past Sab which made her curious.

She looked at the same direction Koala is looking at and she can now understand her surprise. She wanted to look away, but it's too late. Their eyes met.

The people who just walked are quite familiar to them. At least the two of them. Sab wonders if Koala pulled another stunt again, but judging from her surprised look, this seems to be a mere coincidence.

Sab prays that they will ignore them, but surprisingly, Kidd walked towards their direction.

"I am surprised you haven't killed her like you said you will." There were no greetings at all and this is how they used to greet each other anyway. They're not close friends who will greet and ask a simple question of 'how are you'. He just casually looked at Sab before looking at Koala.

"Don't worry, I've punished her enough and she's paying for my meals for a week." Sab is thankful that even though last Saturday was an embarrassing memory for her, Kidd is acting as if nothing happened. At least she does not have to feel awkward around him.

"Hey, I did not agree to that!" Koala was ignored.

"Hey, Doc! Fancy meeting you here!" Killer greeted.

"Why is he alive?" Sab pointed at Killer while asking Kidd.

"He got the punishment he deserves." Kidd smirked and she hates how her heart skipped for a moment. Damn it.

"What did you do to him?" Koala is curious about how Kidd punished his best friend.

"I kicked his ass in the ring."

"Boxing?"

"No. Judo," Killer answered, wincing a little upon remembering how Kidd threw him off. His muscles are still sore. He was not satisfied with one victory. He demanded 3 matches. Although, after that 3 matches, he was challenged by a strange old man and lost. It was a close call, but damn, that old man can sure move.

"Ouch..." Sab can imagine how it must have hurt Killer to be thrown off by Kidd.

"Oh, let me introduce our friends. This is Wire. This is Heat." Killer had the decency to introduce Sab and Koala to the two at the back because it looks like Kidd does not have a plan in doing so. "Doc Sab and Koala."

The two men bowed and greeted them. The four of them looked scary, even the people in the restaurant can't help themselves but stare at them.

Kidd looks like a mafia young master while the rest looked like his underlings. Maybe because they dress up looking like mafia men.

"We will be at the corner table." Kidd suddenly said to Sab as if he's informing her or something.

"Sure. Enjoy your meal." The four men walked away, sitting on a table that is thankfully out of their earshot. About 4 tables away from Sab and Koala.

"Kidd sounds like he's telling his girlfriend where he is."

"Don't start if you don't want me to stop talking to you for a week." Koala shut up this instance. She has not been forgiven, better avoid another incident for now.

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Friday Night...

Roger and Rouge did not expect that Garp will be coming back to the city that night. It was around 9 PM when Garp suddenly dropped by in Raftel Palace. His assignments must have finished.

"Are my precious granddaughters not here?" This is the first thing he asks. It's all about his granddaughters.

"No. They will be here this Sunday for dinner." Rouge answered. She dreaded for the real reason why Garp is here and asking for his three granddaughters. There are two reasons he could be asking for them. One, he misses them terribly. Two, he's going to open pandora's box.

"Ah, what a bummer. I thought I could talk to them. It's been a while since I've seen them and they dared not to be here. Bah, brats." He's nagging while pouting like a child that he is.

Rouge is amused. Garp and Sengoku spoiled the three sisters since they were children. They can't say no to them at all.

"Anyway. Maybe it's good that they're not here since there is something I like to discuss with the two of you, especially you, Roger."

Rouge has a vague idea of what Garp could be talking about. She glanced at her husband who is also in deep thoughts.

"It's about their marriages." Garp dropped the bomb before Roger could compose himself. As if he will ever be composed when the topic is the marriage of his precious daughters.

"What. Did. You. Just. Say." Every word was spoken as if he is ready to murder the man in front of him. Although he looks deadly right now and any sane man will quiver in fear, Garp is not. He may be old, but he's still strong enough to fight against Roger.

"Bwahaha! Don't be so tense! Besides, it's about time that they get married, especially the twins! Rouge married you around the same age as they are now, so it is a good idea to have the same scenario."

Roger is mentally bothered. He wants to kill Garp for suggesting such an absurd idea. How could he? How could he suggest such a thing when the two of them spent decades guarding the girls against the vicious hands of men? Has he gone senile? Has he lost his mind?

"Do not worry. I scouted for suitable men to marry them. BWAHAHAHA."

"What?! Who?! I'll kill them!" Roger is about to get up from his seat and get his shotgun but Rouge prevented him from doing so. She won't allow blood to be spilled tonight. Or ever.

"Luffia's already spoken for. So we do not have to worry about her." Garp said casually as if he's dismissing any discussion or resistance on his idea.

"What the fuck do you mean she's spoken for?!" Roger's blood pressure is rising. It is Rouge's duty to calm him down.

"I am talking about Zoro, you big dumbass."

"WHAT?! He's dating someone!"

"Tsk. Tsk. You're too late on the news. From what my sources told me, they broke up more than a month ago. So, he's good to go." Rouge is amazed at how Garp can talk about marrying Luffia off as if it's so simple. To think that Garp is the most protective over Luffia, hearing him talk about her marriage is surprising.

"Over my dead body!"

"Tell me, who do you think is more suited to tame that wild girl? She does not listen to anyone but Zoro! Your opinion is invalid." Garp made an X sign using his arms. "For Ann, ah, I think she will get along with Whitebeard's son."

At this point, Roger is shaking. He'll go ballistic any moment now.

"Remember, you signed a deal with Whitebeard decades ago that you will marry your firstborns."

Roger's mouth gaped in shock. He hoped that Garp won't remember that deal, but it looks like it is not the case. Garp remembered it clearly and even wanted to complete the deal.

"If Ann doesn't want to marry him, that's ok. We can find another suitable candidate." Garp said with a shrug. Roger is still silent. Probably in shock. "Finally, Sab. I was worried that I won't be able to find someone suitable for her, but alas, I found one!" Garp grinned at the reminder when meeting the man he thinks is suitable for her second granddaughter.

It was Monday when he arrived in Grandline City. At first, he thought of seeing his precious granddaughters, but damn Sengoku for nagging at him to finish the handover to their headquarters first before he can finally be free.

After handing over the papers to the headquarters, he was free to do whatever he wants for the rest of the day. Tomorrow, he will have to report back until Friday.

While roaming in the nearby area of their headquarters, he chanced upon a popular sports center. Curious, he decided to take a look. When he was asked for his pass, all he did was flash his military id. The staff almost fainted upon recognizing who this man is.

The sports center is popular amongst the pros and hobbyists. Garp even recruited a few men from the sports center to join the military. Looking around, he grimaced at the sight. Noobs...

He was about to leave because no one is interesting and skilled enough, this is when he noticed a big crowd in the corner. Squeezing in to see what it was about, Garp then realized why there was a big crowd.

It was a match between a red-haired man and a blond-haired man. Both men are about the same height, almost the same built, but the red-haired man looks stronger. His techniques in Judo is praiseworthy, even Garp will admit that. He has good battle instincts and does not stick the common techniques. He uses whatever advantage he has and modifies them.

"Hoh~ Pretty good." It is rare for Garp to be impressed. The battle ended after 3 matches with the red-haired man winning by a landslide.

When Garp looked at him, his face is not bad. As he is staring at him, he was reminded that his second granddaughter does not have a suitable man for her.

"I think he will do." He muttered to himself. "You, brat!" He called out.

All of the people around stared at Garp as if he had lost his mind. Looking at him, he looks like a random old man from the beach. Hawaiian buttoned-up shirt, paired with beach shorts and comfortable slippers. He looks so out of place.

"I am talking to you, red-haired brat."

The red-haired brat frowned at the man, but he did not dare ridicule him unlike the amateurs around them. His eyes are wary because this man doesn't look ordinary. Only strong people can sense other strong people's auras.

"Have one match against me." Garp challenged which the red-haired brat accepted.

The match began. It was a neck to neck battle between the two. Both have disadvantaged. The red-haired man just finished three matches while the opponent is an old guy.

The match lasted for about 30 minutes and it was a close call, but the Garp won.

"Hahahaha! Damn, I got slower. Age sucks." He said before laughing at himself again. The men around them are amazed at the old man who can move very well. "What's your name, brat?"

"Kidd. Kidd Eustass."

"Kidd, huh. I like your moves, brat. Pretty good."

"You too, old man. Not pretty shabby." Then, both of them laughed.

From that moment, they agreed to have a match two days in a row. Overall, they had 5 matches. 3 matches to Garp and 2 matches to Kidd. While sparring with him, Garp is affirmative. This guy suits his second granddaughter.

And that's how he was able to complete the suitable men for his precious granddaughters.

"Alright, I am pretty exhausted, but let's talk about this tomorrow again." Garp did not wait for Roger to answer because he's soon gone. He walked out of Raftel Palace while leaving a very shocked and raging Roger behind.

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AN: It may be a little fast paced, but I need to get the main story moving. I think I can finally say that we are 40-45% done with the story.