Koneko

Pairing: Sanzo UssopKaya Franky/Brooks Ace/Smoker Law/kid

Disclaimer: All one piece characters belong to Oda

Italic: Character Personal thoughts

Bold: Flashbacks

Synopsis of Chapter 16 of Take You In

It was five months ago when that happened. A lot has happened since then. Doflamingo was charged and was sentenced to the death penalty because of all the lives taken. Kuma was taken by a high class scientist group to somewhere far away. (I'm not sure where)

The authorities didn't stop trying to get us that day. For a while we had to stay hidden because the authorities wanted to take Zoro away from us. But the public would have none of it, and protested to leave us alone. And surprisingly won. The government had to listen to the people, because if not a war was bound to break out. The people protesting weren't only the city that was saved or even the country, it was international. Since the news reached every nation. People from all over the world stood up for Zoro and now the authorities don't pay attention to us...

Well, as for us... Smoker found a girl, who had no papers, or documents. But had a name, Tashigi (I think her name was) and decided to take her in. He split up with Ace after a major fight, and is now dating said girl. Tashigi is working with Smoker as a detective and is now living with smoker as a couple.

Ace moved out of town. He recently mailed Luffy declaring he found himself a partner, Marco. He still misses Smoker, but he has fallen head over heels for this Marco guy. Well, at least the two found their happiness...

After everything that happened with Kuma, Usopp decided to stick with his rout. The only reason Usopp was caught in the middle of all the chaos was because Usopp volunteered for extra hours when one of his co-workers called in sick. And now Kaya sticks to him like gum with glue. Usopp, of course, changed the whole story around when the news interviewed him (making him look like he wasn't afraid and such). It doesn't bother me because he still kept the Marimo as the real hero he is...

Brooks and Franky expanded Roronoa's house. And there is where I am currently staying. Luffy, Nami, Law, and Kid, alongside Brooks and Franky are my roommates. Brooks and Franky share a room, Kid and Law also share a room. Nami, Luffy, Zoro, and I all sleep in single rooms.

Franky and Brooks still own the little pet store. However, Brooks was able to form a little band where he would go out and play locally. Franky is planning to build a store to sell his work.

And the Marimo... has yet to wake up from his coma like state. Each of us takes turns taking care of him. Surprisingly, other than Law and me who dedicate time to take care of the Marimo, I would find Nami. But I can't shake off this feeling that she does it because of guilt. The way she looks at the cat with a pitied gaze and the shame that washes over her delicate features...

Luffy keeps the Marimo the most company, even if the Marimo is dead to the world. But I'm grateful, someone is always with Zoro, so he's never alone. (Chopper would take nice long naps next to the cat)

Me, I haven't gone back to work. Well, I don't need to. People from all over the world sent us money. I wasn't going to accept it, but Nami said it would be good for the expenses for Zoro's recovery and any other things we would need for the future, so we accepted it.

Robin would stop by with Kaya and Usopp. She normally came to check on us, because she knows how we can get without supervision. Law isn't enough to keep the house under control.

Zeff had come and visited a few times. And would even stay and keep the Marimo some company. Once Zeff asked for alone time with Zoro, I'm not sure what he talked about, but when I went to call him for dinner, I was able to hear Zeff's broken sobs repeating the words "thank you over and over again..."

Kid actually changed, at least towards the Marimo. I actually found him a few times just keeping the cat company. It was nice to see that side of Kid...He still picks on me, but Law has him under control.

Zoro was and still is in lots of pain just like Law predicted. There were nights where none of us in the house could sleep; the cat's pained shouts keeping even Luffy awake. We found out after the fifth time it happened that each time I would lay with Zoro, it would somehow make him feel better. He would settle down and stay quiet for the rest of the night, as long as I'm with him. It's like he knows I'm there, even if he can't wake up.

To a certain point it made me feel better knowing I am doing something for him.

Sanji entered the room and stopped at the doorway, taking heavy breaths. Luffy was there, seated on a chair next to Zoro. The raven haired boy looked up when he heard the blonde, with a smile on his face. "Sanji come quick. Zoro's awake! But I don't know for how long since his eyes keep drifting close."

Sanji took long strides and before he knew it, he was staring down at Zoro's green eyes. The same eyes he thought he would never see again. "Marimo..." Sanji's lips quivered, blinking away the tears that threatened to spill over.

Zoro's gaze was incoherent. But the blonde knew Zoro could hear him. Each time someone spoke his eyes would lazily drift towards the general direction the person was.

Sanji slipped his hand into Zoro's much smaller hands. "Hey Marimo... It's me Sanji." Sanji smile while kneeling next to the bed, as he brought the cats hand to his lips and trailed soft kisses. Zoro eyes slowly moved to watch the blonde next to him. Sanji was able to see the cat's eyes light up with realization. He opened his mouth to say something, but only incoherent words made its way to the surface.

"Shhhh" its ok Marimo. We will have plenty of time to talk once you're all better."

The cat made a content noise at the back of his throat before his eyes slowly closed again. This time with small snores.

"Zoro's not unconscious anymore, is he?" Luffy asked, looking up at Law, who had entered the room with Nami a while ago, but was letting the blonde have his time with Zoro. Franky and Kid had also entered the room at some point. Brooks was out in one of his performances and was not present.

Law had a smile on his face. "No, Luffy. He's sleeping right now. And probably will be sleeping for long periods of time till his body has enough strength to stay up."

Sanji kissed the cat's hand again. "It's ok" He murmured. "As long as he recovers, it's ok. He can sleep all he wants..."

"Yes! That means we need a party to celebrate!"

Nami hit Luffy on the head. "Not now! When Zoro's feeling better."

"But Nami..."

"No buts...Zoro needs all the rest he can get, and we are all going to give it to him."

Law nodded in agreement. "Zoro is doing much better than expected. He should be up before we know it. But the rest will help him greatly. "

Sanji smiled. "You hear that Marimo? You will be better soon..."

A/N: I tried not to change anything form Chapter 16, only made it shorter. I'm so nervous. I've never written an Mpreg story! I have made a plot, but ideas are still welcomed. I might be able to add it if it does not affect the main plot :)

I will be asking for help throughout the story with small things. I hope you enjoy the Fic