Author's Notes:

I forgot to mention in my last chapter that if you are wanting to know my progress on this story or any of my other stories just go to my profile page. I put the status of all my stories there, even have something for finished stories.

Onwards~~

Chapter 5 - Finally someone without alterior motives

Zoro grumbled as he followed Law into the middle of the forest, making sure to glare at each of his crewmates... a warning not to do anything to Luffy while he was gone. They had been walking a good ten minutes straight into the forest, and Zoro began to wonder if they were ever going to get where ever he wanted. Without warning Law halted and Zoro crashed into his back. "Shit... watch where your going!" Law only smirked in response as he turned around to face Zoro. The green haired man crossed his arms over his chest, trying his hardest not to slice the man to pieces. "Who would of thought you were such a grand pirate. Such a heafty price on your head and here you are... traveling with a captain much weaker than you. I wonder how Luffy will feel when he finds out that not only did you lie to him about that... but your also his idol's, Shanks, lover."

Zoro didn't flinch at all the accusations, even if they stung him deeply. He, himself, had doubts that Luffy would want him on board after learning all that. "The only reason you came to me and not to him first is, because you want something. Spit it out, I don't feel like talking to you much longer." Law only smiled at the man as he approached him. He slid a slender hand down Zoro's chest and stopped just before the haramaki. "I am sure this is the kind of payment you thought I would ask of you... though it is very tempting, I think I prefer Luffy over you." Law quickly jumped back, a nice clean cut marring his upper arm. "Tsk tsk... so easy to anger. Now... to business. What I want is simple... while traveling here in my submarine I spotted several tresure chests at the bottom of the ocean. Me, nor my men are able to swim or stand the pressure. I want you to retrieve them for me."

Zoro clenched his teeth tightly as he regarded the man before him. How had Law been able to deduce so much about his past... Shifting to his other foot he nodded to the more slender man and began to walk away. "Zoro!" It was hard not to kill the man as the latter's hand grabbed his shoulder. "Geez... I don't know how your nakama handle you... the camp is that way." Law pointed in the opposite direction. A light dust of pink tinted the stockier man as he headed in the direction Law had pointed. He was sure he would never live that down, but he walked along the path like it didn't bother him at all.

Upon reaching the camp he was shocked to see all the relieved faces that greeted him. Did Law's crew think that Zoro would have used their isolation to kill Law? He had to grin at that. Law was frowning at the group before him, clearly thinking of a lecture for his crew on how he could handle himself. Before he could move his mouth, however, Zoro stalked off and into the submarine. One could see he was anxious to pay his debt and be away from himself and his crew.

It didn't take long for the submarine to be off, Zoro making sure that Luffy was left with Hancock. He didn't like the idea, but he sure as hell wasn't going to leave him on the ship where Law could just sail off with him. He sure as hell didn't forget that he had mentioned that he was more attracted to the Luffy type.

Zoro made himself at home and laid against one of the walls near where Law was navigating. He ignored the amused smirk covering said man's face and closed his eyes. He knew that no one would touch him while Law was right there. It was strange, but he trusted the captain to not let anything happen to him.

Before he even knew he had fallen asleep he was greeted by a rough shaking. He opened his eyes to see that Law's face was only an inch from his. He froze instantly, without even thinking. "Hahaha Zoro... you could easily slice me into a million pieces, but seeing me a only a breathe away from kissing you and you freeze like a small child." "I am glad you find that amusing." Zoro roughly pushing him away and stood up. "Now I assume you woke me for a reason. Are we at the treasure chests?" "Would I risk my life for anything else?" Zoro frowned at the insult. He wasn't the type to kill people for waking him up, but he ignored it.

Law gave him the 'follow me' sign. Zoro didn't say anything and just did as he was told. He was more than ready to get all this over. It was a short walk to the rear of the ship. Law put Zoro in a small room with the rear door and closed him in. He could still faintly hear what Law was saying to him. "Now I am going to open the door and the water is going to swallow you at an incredibly speed. The treasure chest are about five feet below us. See that cable on the right of the door. I want you to attached that to the chest. There are about three chests so this is going to take a while. Well... your on." With that the door opened.

Zoro cursed as the water came cascading at him. He took a giant breathe of air and braced himself. He opened his eyes once the water had calmed and went for the hook. The pressure was immense, but he could handle anything for Luffy. For Luffy's life he would take his own.

Luffy slowly opened his eyes and saw Hancock worridly hovering over him. "LUFFY!" She screeched and hugged him as soon as she saw that his eyes were open. He was still in a daze however, and made no move whatsoever. "Wher...Where is my crew?" He said blankly, he really couldn't get over everything on his own... he needed his crew... he needed Zoro. Hancock pulled away from the lifeless form and frowned. "Your first mate is retrieving some treasure chests as we speak. He should be aboard again any second.

It was then that Luffy noticed for the first time that he was in a ship. "Wh-Why is Zoro getting treasure?" Luffy almost wanted to ring her neck for answering so slowly. "Well... I am not sure exactly. He made some kind of deal with Law..." Luffy stood up abruptly and started toward the door on his right when he felt a slim hand on his shoulder. "Zoro is through this door Luffy." Hancock looked heartbroken, but she managed to keep herself composed. Luffy marched through the door she had pointed at and walked right up to Law. "When will Zoro be back?" Without even looking at him Law, replied. "He only has two more chest to retrieve... so he should be back shortly."

Luffy grumbled to himself. He wanted to see Zoro more than anything at that moment. He started to look around the room when he saw an all too familiar face plastered on the front of the newspaper. He walked over to it and picked it up and began to read the article. He fall grew darker by the minute as he read on. He wasn't the type to anger easily, but being lied to was definetly in his top three. He heard a door clang open and a large gasp for breath as Zoro stumbled in, dripping wet.

Luffy placed the paper down and was about to address this issue with his first mate and all of the sudden he was engulfed in big wet arms. "Luffy, you are alright!" The happy whisper of Zoro's sent a shudder down his back. "Zoro... I can't breathe." Zoro released him from his bear hug and grinned at his shorter Captain. "Zoro... we need to talk... about the newspaper." Zoro paled considerably and when he glanced to Law he saw the other was also pasty white.

Zoro turned back to his Captain and swallowed hard before he nodded and followed Luffy. He faintly heard Law whisper a sorry before he was out of reach. Zoro tightened his fist as he tried not to let his nervousness show on his face. It had only felt like a minute before he almost ran into the back of Luffy. When he turned around to see if Law and his crew were in sight he was shocked to not even find a trace of them.

When Zoro turned to face Luffy he had to stop himself from flinching at the furious look on his face. Luffy wasn't saying anything, just staring intently at him... probably trying to figure out how to tell him he no longer wanted him on the crew. What Zoro would give right now to have eaten the begone-begone fruit(invisablity). He was about to open his mouth and say something to try and appease Luffy whent he was interupted by his hand.

"Don't speak Zoro... just listen." Luffy took a deep breathe and Zoro saw a bit of vulnerabilty in his eyes. "Zoro... you lied to me. Not only did you lie to me... you are my Hero's lover... ex-lover. It hurts... it hurts right here." Luffy pointed to his chest, Zoro assumed he meant his heart, although he was pointing to the wrong side. "I should do the crew a favor and tell you that you are no longer welcome on the ship... but I can't. I can't not have you around Zoro. I... I need you." If he thought it was possible... Zoro's jaw would have dropped.

He didn't know what happened, but his body got the best of him. Before he knew it he had Luffy's body pressed tightly to his own and he placed a fierce kiss on his lips.

Author's Notes:

Well I finally got this chapter out. I was worried because I was only writing about a paragraph a week... so this chapter is defenetly short. Sorry to keep you all waiting! Please leave me a review and I promise to do better!