Chapter 19, Making Plans

Sabo squinted as he looked out over the dry landscape. He could see Usopp's party coming towards him fairly quickly. The long nosed man had explained to him what happened and it made Sabo groan. Why did Silver have to go and search for prey now? Couldn't she at least have taken a Marine? But no! She had to go for Roronoa Zoro, dammit.

"I can see them now," Koala said beside him.

Sabo looked at her and nodded, turning on his heels and marching back inside the base. He nodded to Dragon and kept on walking, down the stairs and towards the main entrance. Most of the Marines had been defeated, but he'd heard that Fleet Admiral Sakazuki had ordered a Buster-Call. The bastard. Sabo grit his teeth and swung the doors open, welcoming his friends inside.

"They're on their way," Usopp said the moment the door opened.

"They are?" Sabo questioned.

Usopp nodded. "Yeah, Sanji transformed to kick some spider ass and Law treated Zoro's leg, but he'll need a sterile room to really set it back in place."

Sabo nodded his head and motioned for Brook, Franky and Chopper to come inside. He lead them upstairs and into Dragon's office, where they all took some seats.

"So Law needs a room to work on Zoro and when he's done that, we can discuss what to do next. Sakazuki ordered a Buster-Call and we need to be prepared, this island cannot be lost," Sabo said seriously.

Usopp nodded once again, but stayed silent.

"We need some rest as well," Chopper said softly from the side.

Usopp looked at him and smiled. He picked up the little Reindeer and set the young animal on his lap, burying a hand in Chopper's fur.

"You can rest until my son arrives," Dragon piped up from behind his desk.

He was busy writing on papers, but only Sabo knew what they were about. The blond man nodded and motioned for the other to follow him.

"I'll take you to some rooms, you can rest there until Lu arrives. I'll wake you when he's here," Sabo said as he opened the door.

Chopper yawned as a response and Usopp could hear Brook chuckle.

"I wonder if Law wants me to help him," Chopper questioned as he snuggled his head into Usopp's chest.

"I'm sure he'll need your wonderful skills!" Usopp responded, ruffling the young Doctor's fur.

Chopper giggled. "That doesn't make me happy at all, you bastard!"

Usopp snorted, and the door slammed closed behind them.

o-o-o

Zoro's eyes slowly opened to see white walls. He blinked a few times, feeling strangely better than a few hours before. He swiveled his eyes to the side and spotted a splotch of golden hair. A small smile quirked at his lips and he slowly sat up. Sanji's head slid down from his stomach onto his legs and the blond stirred, blinking open his eyes.

Sanji then shot up, eyes opening wide and staring at him. "You're awake," he mumbled.

Zoro nodded. "Yeah," he smiled. "We really need to stop doing this, huh?" he snorted.

Sanji rolled his eyes and pushed Zoro's head aside teasingly. Zoro laughed and swiveled to the side, poking Sanji out of the way with his hand and swinging his legs over the side of the bed. He stood, unsteady at first, but soon found his feet and he stared indecorously at Sanji.

Sanji burst out laughing.

Zoro scowled. Then he said, "Law healed me?"

Sanji nodded and grabbed his hand, dragging his body closer. Zoro stumbled forward and Sanji caught his lips in a soft kiss, wrapping an arm around Zoro's neck to hold him still. Zoro hummed into the kiss and slid his arm around Sanji's waist, pulling their bodies flush. Sanji bit his lip softly and Zoro instantly knew he wanted to do something that was probably not right for this moment.

He pulled back and brought his lips to Sanji's ear, whispering, "I wanna fuck you so bad."

He could feel it as Sanji face inflamed and the blond coughed into his shoulder. Zoro smirked and bit into Sanji's neck gently, making the blond gasp in shock.

"… Zoro…" Sanji bemoaned. "Not now, we have a meeting to attend," he said, face still flushed as he pulled back.

Zoro pulled away from him with a pout, leaned down and kissed Sanji on the lips before snatching up his katana and marching to the door, turning to look at Sanji expectantly. Sanji huffed, but followed his dumbass husband anyway.

Zoro made his way down the hall, only to be stopped by Sanji's hand turning him around. Sanji motioned for the other hallway and grinned, to which Zoro's face enflamed.

"I knew that," he grumbled.

Sanji laughed.

o-o-o

"A Buster Call will destroy all of the island," Robin said flatly.

Sabo nodded his head and Law's face was one of thunder. "We need to stop them before that happens. Me, Lu and Law can hold them off on the ships while you all keep them from destroying the island. We need some strategy," he said.

Robin simply nodded and turned her head to look at her Captain. Luffy was picking his nose and was surely not listening to a word being said. Robin shook her head, a small smile on her face.

"Captain," she said.

Luffy looked up at her and smiled. "What is it, Robin?"

"Do you want to take on Sakazuki?" she simply asked.

The room fell silent and Luffy's head bent a little, shielding his eyes with his hat. A dark aura filled the space around them, filled with hate and anger. Robin knew they had to address this issue sooner or later. Luffy had to do something about this anger.

"I'll kill him," Luffy snarled.

"Oi, oi," Sanji said, laying his hand on Luffy's left shoulder. "You need a clear head for this Cap'n. Do you want to take him on with one of us, or with Sabo?" he asked.

Luffy's eyes slid to Sanji and he relaxed a little. "Sabo," he mumbled.

Sanji smiled and pressed Luffy's head further on his head. "Than that's settled."

Robin smiled. Luffy would not be alone taking on the dangerous Fleet Admiral. He would have his both brothers by his side.

"Alright," Sabo smiled. "Now for the Buster Call."

Robin stiffened a little. "We could take out all the ship's at once. We are with more than enough."

Sabo bit his lip in thinking. Robin had a point.

"I'll go with Chopper-ya," Law piped up.

Chopper looked wide eyed at him, but nodded anyway, a big smile slowly spreading over his face.

"I'll go with Usopp," Nami said. "Sanji and Zoro should go together and Robin can join up with Brook and Franky. Then the rest of your men can take on some ships as well, while you and Luffy take on Sakazuki's ship."

"I can make five other teams," Dragon said from the other side of the table.

Luffy looked at him and nodded, a smirk on his face. "Well sink those bastards, and keep everyone save," he said.

Dragon rolled his eyes, but Robin could see the small smile that pulled at his lips.

"Alright, now for the rest of the plan," Sabo said.

Robin leaned forwards to listen, a sinister smile on her face, hoping she could crack a few skulls for some much needed stress relief.