A/N: Alright, what time is it? Time for a new chapter! Yeah!
And time for my thanks for the reviewers- I appreciate the reviews, they
don't have to say anything really. I jut like knowing you enjoy the fic
(PS, they also encourage me to slack off on homework and type stories
faster... ii gakusei desu ne. ; ) Enjoy!
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As Sanji looked back at the kitchen he had enjoyed working in, the squirming baby in his arms reminded him that it would probably be quite some time before he was back and carefree. At his feet were two small bags containing all the things Nami and he had purchased for the baby a few days ago. Also a few of his possessions he could not leave behind.
It was too bad that his only regret could not come along with him in the bag. However, he could not ask Nami to come with him. Where he was going was a place he had created for himself. He had long since stopped trying to explain why he was in this situation, and had accepted it. He was a father and the baby who was drooling on his crisp striped shirt was his responsibility.
"Well, let's get this over with then." He said as he attempted to pick up all the bags and keep a sturdy grip on the child.
"Would you like a little help?" A voice came from the door. Sanji turned quickly and saw Nami standing against the doorframe.
Sanji couldn't help but smile at the trademark short skirt and pinkish tight tee shirt she wore. It was the same outfit he had first seen her in back at the restaurant in East Blue. She had instantly charmed the playboy in him with her looks; however getting to know the woman inside was something Sanji would never trade for the world. Helping her get over the painful past and seeing her suddenly blossom in to a mother in a few days was something he would never forget. In fact, he would have given up all his aspirations and dreams in order to stay close to her side. That however was something that he could have done before he had learnt he had a son.
Nami moved to his side picking up the bags he had at his feet. With a simple, yet sad smile, she motioned for them to get going. Coming out of the sheltered walls for the kitchen, Nami and Sanji looked out at the port of Niku Island. Docking had been an easy task, even with Nami not feeling like doing anything boat related.
The rest of the crew were still on board. Zoro was setting down a plank from the railing of the Going merry to the dock. Luffy was extra excited to go hunting for meat, while Usopp stood there waiting for someone to say something. Sanji made the first move and walked towards the dock. Before he could actually step on to the plank going off the ship the swordsman's voice stopped him.
"Here." The green haired man said as he pushed a bottle of something into Sanji's free hand. Without saying anything more the usually silent man walked away off to his usual corner to take a nap.
Sanji smiled a bit, knowing that in his own way, Zoro did care... if only a little. Usopp and Luffy also paid their goodbyes in their own way to both the cook and the baby they had gotten to know, if only for a short time.
Looking at the letter that had originally came with the little baby, Sanji and a silent Nami navigated through the streets of the town. After a down-heartened journey, Sanji stopped in front of a gated home. It was actually a nice looking place. The home was well kept, and a good size lawn for a child to play in surrounded the cozy residence.
Nami shifted the bags in her hand as she became more and more desperate for time. What could she say? She knew it would be very selfish of her to ask him to not go, or to let her stay with him. This was his path. He had decided on being the responsible man she didn't even know existed inside the love cook.
"Nami," Sanji began as he looked back at her with the same sad looking face.
"No, don't say it. I don't want a goodbye from you of all people." She told him as she set the bags down by his feet and looked up into his eyes. "I'm going to go now..." She tried to form some kind of appropriate farewell, however her heart and mind just couldn't do it.
Instead of a verbal parting, Nami, rather unexpectedly took Sanji's head in her hands. With her palms on his cheeks, she brought his lips roughly on hers. Sanji hadn't expected anything like what he was receiving at the moment. It took all his will power to not drop the baby in his arms and throw his arms around her right there.
However, soon after he actually began to enjoy the heat growing within, he noticed the abrupt loss of her lips on his. Blinking away the clouds that had filled his vision, Sanji couldn't move as he was forced to watch her fast retreating form. Nami had turned quickly after releasing the blonde cook, and ran away before either could make promises they couldn't keep. If it was really goodbye, then it would be best to not coat it with sappy things that weren't her. Nami needed a quick and easy break. And that's what she got. If she had stayed she would have only had to break her heart in front of him. Make him feel worse for having to leave- that wasn't what Nami wanted.
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Sighing because he could no longer see the woman who he loved, Sanji turned and prepared to face his future. Opening the gates of the house, and entering inside, his dark eyes took in his new soundings. It was cozy and nice; however it could never replace the Going Merry and his family.
Walking up the front sidewalk towards the door, Sanji was met with the happy faces of people he believed to be his newest family. An older woman smiled as she saw the baby in his arms.
"Oh, we were waiting for you to arrive." She smiled taking Yuiko from Sanji's arms and ushering him inside.
"You must be Mrs. Suzuki," Sanji began trying to figure out who the people before him where.
"Yes, I'm this little one's grandmother." The woman answered. Sanji couldn't help but see the resemblances between the family members. Yuiko fit in perfectly here, he thought as he was brought farther into the family's home. "We can't thank you enough for bringing our grandson here. It must have been so much trouble, but our little Mondia said she would have someone bring him here so he could live with us and his father."
"Yeah, about that..." Sanji started out motioning to the bags that held their few possessions.
"Oh, we'll take those to the baby's room. Come in. Don't be so shy. We owe you so much for making everything possible." The happy grandmother continued to say as she led Sanji into the dinning room where it looked a dinner had been prepared. It wasn't until Sanji noticed another man sitting at the head of the table that things began to get confusing.
"Thank you for bringing my son home to me." The man with dark hair smiled as the happy grandmother handed the smiling baby over to him. "I haven't seen him since he was just a new born. How's my big boy doing?"
"Wait a minute!" Sanji said utterly confused. "Your son? So then, so then I'm... I'm not the father?"
"You the father?" The three in the room asked just a confused as the blonde cook.
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"When do you think Nami will return?" Usopp asked as the three men sat down to a dinner of cold food Sanji had left for them.
"Leave them be." Zoro answered in a grumpy tone in between bites of food. "Hey Luffy, why don't you get your butt over here and eat?" The swordsman called over to their captain, who was curled in the corner. He had been like that ever since they had returned from their little exploration of the Island of Meat. After the somber tone when Sanji and Nami went off, the swordsman had tried to get everyone back into the normal swing of things. Taking the rubber man and the ship's liar out for a look around, the green haired man was just as surprised as the other when they found out the true meaning of Niku Island.
Zoro had almost broken down in a fit of laughter at the mortified facial expression of their captain when the locals had told them of the legendary animals who saved the island hundreds of years ago. Much to Luffy's horror, it was due to those animals' sacrifices that no one on the island ate any form of meat.
Tears threatened to fall from Luffy's eyes when the crew was offered a large salad and tofu at every restaurant in town. Giving up, the two had to drag their depressed captain back to the ship, where they had a secret emergency stash of meat.
The sun was now preparing for it's nightly dissent when the crew of three began to prepare for bed. While keeping the boat docked in the harbor, Zoro debated with himself whether or not to leave the plank out or not. If Nami did return tonight, she would need to get on board somehow. Knowing her, she would probably be a little drunk when and if she returned. Hell, he knew he would. There was a part of him that wanted to go out and find her, maybe have a drink too, but just keep an eye on her. 'Damn big brother instinct,' he grumbled as he looked out at the city.
"Why did things have to get so complicated... baka cook." He added before he left the board setting out. No one would get very much if they tried to rob the ship at night, besides he wanted a good work out about now.
It wasn't long after he went below deck when they heard a familiar voice sounding frantic.
"NAMI!!!" the voice yelled as it neared the ship.
Sanji was out of breath when he finally made it to the Going Merry. Not stopping to calm down, Sanji ran straight down to Nami's room.
"NAMI! Nami? Nami!" He called looking at all her usual hangouts on the ship finding her not in her bedroom. His excitement was lessening each time he looked in another spot for her.
"What are you doing back?" Zoro asked not understanding why Sanji would come back. 'He already broke her heart, why make it worst by trying to talk to her again?' The swordsman wondered looking at the chef who was breathing heavily.
"I need to talk to Nami, where is she?" Sanji asked as his usual pain in the ass crewmate came back above deck. It was obvious from the shirtless Zoro that the others had gone to sleep already.
"She hasn't come back yet."
"What?" Sanji asked finally getting his breathing and pounding heart back to a semi-normal state.
"Why are you back?"
"I'm not staying behind... I don't have too. Yuiko isn't my son." Sanji explained quickly. "I have to find Nami." The blonde said before taking off back down the board and onto the docks. "Don't worry, I'll bring her back with me." He waved before he ran off back into the town.
Zoro could only watch the other man run off. It was definitely good news that Sanji could stay with them, however how would the new relationship between the cook and navigator play out? Things could not just go back to the time before the baby came onboard.
"Why me?" Zoro asked as he hit his head with the palm of his hand. "If I have to see them suck face everyday, I'm going to puke... I don't know if I can take this..." He muttered before returning back to sleep.
A/N: Coming up on the end! I think I can finish things in a chapter So how many people saw the twist that Sanji wasn't a dad??? Predictable, I know... but still, it made for some funny moments. You just don't know how things are going to end yet...
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As Sanji looked back at the kitchen he had enjoyed working in, the squirming baby in his arms reminded him that it would probably be quite some time before he was back and carefree. At his feet were two small bags containing all the things Nami and he had purchased for the baby a few days ago. Also a few of his possessions he could not leave behind.
It was too bad that his only regret could not come along with him in the bag. However, he could not ask Nami to come with him. Where he was going was a place he had created for himself. He had long since stopped trying to explain why he was in this situation, and had accepted it. He was a father and the baby who was drooling on his crisp striped shirt was his responsibility.
"Well, let's get this over with then." He said as he attempted to pick up all the bags and keep a sturdy grip on the child.
"Would you like a little help?" A voice came from the door. Sanji turned quickly and saw Nami standing against the doorframe.
Sanji couldn't help but smile at the trademark short skirt and pinkish tight tee shirt she wore. It was the same outfit he had first seen her in back at the restaurant in East Blue. She had instantly charmed the playboy in him with her looks; however getting to know the woman inside was something Sanji would never trade for the world. Helping her get over the painful past and seeing her suddenly blossom in to a mother in a few days was something he would never forget. In fact, he would have given up all his aspirations and dreams in order to stay close to her side. That however was something that he could have done before he had learnt he had a son.
Nami moved to his side picking up the bags he had at his feet. With a simple, yet sad smile, she motioned for them to get going. Coming out of the sheltered walls for the kitchen, Nami and Sanji looked out at the port of Niku Island. Docking had been an easy task, even with Nami not feeling like doing anything boat related.
The rest of the crew were still on board. Zoro was setting down a plank from the railing of the Going merry to the dock. Luffy was extra excited to go hunting for meat, while Usopp stood there waiting for someone to say something. Sanji made the first move and walked towards the dock. Before he could actually step on to the plank going off the ship the swordsman's voice stopped him.
"Here." The green haired man said as he pushed a bottle of something into Sanji's free hand. Without saying anything more the usually silent man walked away off to his usual corner to take a nap.
Sanji smiled a bit, knowing that in his own way, Zoro did care... if only a little. Usopp and Luffy also paid their goodbyes in their own way to both the cook and the baby they had gotten to know, if only for a short time.
Looking at the letter that had originally came with the little baby, Sanji and a silent Nami navigated through the streets of the town. After a down-heartened journey, Sanji stopped in front of a gated home. It was actually a nice looking place. The home was well kept, and a good size lawn for a child to play in surrounded the cozy residence.
Nami shifted the bags in her hand as she became more and more desperate for time. What could she say? She knew it would be very selfish of her to ask him to not go, or to let her stay with him. This was his path. He had decided on being the responsible man she didn't even know existed inside the love cook.
"Nami," Sanji began as he looked back at her with the same sad looking face.
"No, don't say it. I don't want a goodbye from you of all people." She told him as she set the bags down by his feet and looked up into his eyes. "I'm going to go now..." She tried to form some kind of appropriate farewell, however her heart and mind just couldn't do it.
Instead of a verbal parting, Nami, rather unexpectedly took Sanji's head in her hands. With her palms on his cheeks, she brought his lips roughly on hers. Sanji hadn't expected anything like what he was receiving at the moment. It took all his will power to not drop the baby in his arms and throw his arms around her right there.
However, soon after he actually began to enjoy the heat growing within, he noticed the abrupt loss of her lips on his. Blinking away the clouds that had filled his vision, Sanji couldn't move as he was forced to watch her fast retreating form. Nami had turned quickly after releasing the blonde cook, and ran away before either could make promises they couldn't keep. If it was really goodbye, then it would be best to not coat it with sappy things that weren't her. Nami needed a quick and easy break. And that's what she got. If she had stayed she would have only had to break her heart in front of him. Make him feel worse for having to leave- that wasn't what Nami wanted.
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Sighing because he could no longer see the woman who he loved, Sanji turned and prepared to face his future. Opening the gates of the house, and entering inside, his dark eyes took in his new soundings. It was cozy and nice; however it could never replace the Going Merry and his family.
Walking up the front sidewalk towards the door, Sanji was met with the happy faces of people he believed to be his newest family. An older woman smiled as she saw the baby in his arms.
"Oh, we were waiting for you to arrive." She smiled taking Yuiko from Sanji's arms and ushering him inside.
"You must be Mrs. Suzuki," Sanji began trying to figure out who the people before him where.
"Yes, I'm this little one's grandmother." The woman answered. Sanji couldn't help but see the resemblances between the family members. Yuiko fit in perfectly here, he thought as he was brought farther into the family's home. "We can't thank you enough for bringing our grandson here. It must have been so much trouble, but our little Mondia said she would have someone bring him here so he could live with us and his father."
"Yeah, about that..." Sanji started out motioning to the bags that held their few possessions.
"Oh, we'll take those to the baby's room. Come in. Don't be so shy. We owe you so much for making everything possible." The happy grandmother continued to say as she led Sanji into the dinning room where it looked a dinner had been prepared. It wasn't until Sanji noticed another man sitting at the head of the table that things began to get confusing.
"Thank you for bringing my son home to me." The man with dark hair smiled as the happy grandmother handed the smiling baby over to him. "I haven't seen him since he was just a new born. How's my big boy doing?"
"Wait a minute!" Sanji said utterly confused. "Your son? So then, so then I'm... I'm not the father?"
"You the father?" The three in the room asked just a confused as the blonde cook.
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"When do you think Nami will return?" Usopp asked as the three men sat down to a dinner of cold food Sanji had left for them.
"Leave them be." Zoro answered in a grumpy tone in between bites of food. "Hey Luffy, why don't you get your butt over here and eat?" The swordsman called over to their captain, who was curled in the corner. He had been like that ever since they had returned from their little exploration of the Island of Meat. After the somber tone when Sanji and Nami went off, the swordsman had tried to get everyone back into the normal swing of things. Taking the rubber man and the ship's liar out for a look around, the green haired man was just as surprised as the other when they found out the true meaning of Niku Island.
Zoro had almost broken down in a fit of laughter at the mortified facial expression of their captain when the locals had told them of the legendary animals who saved the island hundreds of years ago. Much to Luffy's horror, it was due to those animals' sacrifices that no one on the island ate any form of meat.
Tears threatened to fall from Luffy's eyes when the crew was offered a large salad and tofu at every restaurant in town. Giving up, the two had to drag their depressed captain back to the ship, where they had a secret emergency stash of meat.
The sun was now preparing for it's nightly dissent when the crew of three began to prepare for bed. While keeping the boat docked in the harbor, Zoro debated with himself whether or not to leave the plank out or not. If Nami did return tonight, she would need to get on board somehow. Knowing her, she would probably be a little drunk when and if she returned. Hell, he knew he would. There was a part of him that wanted to go out and find her, maybe have a drink too, but just keep an eye on her. 'Damn big brother instinct,' he grumbled as he looked out at the city.
"Why did things have to get so complicated... baka cook." He added before he left the board setting out. No one would get very much if they tried to rob the ship at night, besides he wanted a good work out about now.
It wasn't long after he went below deck when they heard a familiar voice sounding frantic.
"NAMI!!!" the voice yelled as it neared the ship.
Sanji was out of breath when he finally made it to the Going Merry. Not stopping to calm down, Sanji ran straight down to Nami's room.
"NAMI! Nami? Nami!" He called looking at all her usual hangouts on the ship finding her not in her bedroom. His excitement was lessening each time he looked in another spot for her.
"What are you doing back?" Zoro asked not understanding why Sanji would come back. 'He already broke her heart, why make it worst by trying to talk to her again?' The swordsman wondered looking at the chef who was breathing heavily.
"I need to talk to Nami, where is she?" Sanji asked as his usual pain in the ass crewmate came back above deck. It was obvious from the shirtless Zoro that the others had gone to sleep already.
"She hasn't come back yet."
"What?" Sanji asked finally getting his breathing and pounding heart back to a semi-normal state.
"Why are you back?"
"I'm not staying behind... I don't have too. Yuiko isn't my son." Sanji explained quickly. "I have to find Nami." The blonde said before taking off back down the board and onto the docks. "Don't worry, I'll bring her back with me." He waved before he ran off back into the town.
Zoro could only watch the other man run off. It was definitely good news that Sanji could stay with them, however how would the new relationship between the cook and navigator play out? Things could not just go back to the time before the baby came onboard.
"Why me?" Zoro asked as he hit his head with the palm of his hand. "If I have to see them suck face everyday, I'm going to puke... I don't know if I can take this..." He muttered before returning back to sleep.
A/N: Coming up on the end! I think I can finish things in a chapter So how many people saw the twist that Sanji wasn't a dad??? Predictable, I know... but still, it made for some funny moments. You just don't know how things are going to end yet...