Fallen Skies
Pairing: Zosan
Disclaimer: All one piece characters belong to Oda
Sanji was lying on his bed, letting the past events pass through his mind like a filter.
One thing was Zoro's scars. Where and when did he get them, and more importantly how? When he asked Bonney about them, she didn't answer. She changed the topic to something else and the blonde got the message, she wasn't going to say anything. He asked Perona, her answer being to ask Zoro himself. She also dismisses the question as she started rambling about cute hair pins. But the blonde could tell she didn't want to talk about it either.
But he just couldn't find himself asking. It felt wrong and he had no idea why. Maybe because Zoro doesn't know he saw those scars. Zoro had fallen asleep when he saw those horrible scars on that perfect chest, abs and biceps. But the one that really bothered him was the one around his throat.
How didn't I notice? Even now it's like I imagined it, I don't see them anymore. Could it be…? Zoro is covering them up with something. He has sisters, I'm sure they know how to conceal. The reason I was able to see it was because he fell in the water and it probably came off.
He did notice something else... Ace. He was looking at him like he had the fault of what happened to Zoro. It was Kid who brought Zoro under, not him. Heck, he was the one to save him. So why was Ace giving him such a cold look? Even after a month of the road trip, Ace had this haunted look.
It could just be my imagination.
Shaking his head Sanji decided to think of something else. Zoro is going to sing again soon with Saga. Sanji felt better now Zoro was telling him more things. He really did feel upset when he found out about the performance through Perona and not Zoro himself. Luffy had gotten the ticket that was supposed to be for him.
Sanji smirked, but it was nothing a good kick didn't solve. And they say kicking can't solve anything.
/
Oh, Musuko-san* what a pleasant surprise seeing you at my office."
Zoro glanced up from his seated position at Robin's desk. His papers all over, some crumbles and other on the floor left forgotten. He had to push the reading glasses that were threatening to fall off his face before he was able to answer. "Just writing some lyrics for our upcoming performance." He answered before going straight back to work.
"Ah, so you didn't come to see me, what a shame." Robin faked hurt, placing a hand over her chest, her other hand gripping a clip board. "My secretary told me you were here. We could do a session since you're here." The raven haired woman added hopefully.
Robin was a tall elegant lady, with black hair that reached her shoulders and piercing blue eyes. She had an hour-glass body that made men stare at her for hours.
Zoro hummed at the back of his throat gaze still on the paper in front of him, not really interested in doing that, but instead writing his lyrics.
"So Musuko-san why did you come here after so long?" Robin sat down where Zoro was supposed to be seated on the patient chair. Zoro had taken hers.
"Perona was whining like crazy since it was laundry day and Mihawk was watching some stupid old western show with Shanks. It was getting too loud so came here." Zoro looked down at the paper under him, his mouth in a tight line while tapping the end of his pen on his chin. "Robin what rhymes with - I saw they were eclipsed, by mine and they looked…?- I'm stuck"
Robin looked at Zoro, her eyes big. Zoro was never the type to come to her office willingly. He was forced to each time. She remembered when Mihawk had to pick him up off the floor to bring him into her office, and even like that Zoro would hold on to the door. And when he was here, he would choose not to talk. He would cross his arms and have a childish pout on his lips. This was indeed something new even to her. "Are you seeing another therapist Musuko-san?"
"Come on Robin, I'm serious what rhymes with- I saw they were eclipsed, by mine and they looked…" He practically ignored the question.
"-Just right-" She had a smile on her face. Zoro seemed so much different. Like a light that finally learnt how to shine. He seemed... healthier? She couldn't pinpoint what it was. Zoro seemed happier, jumpier, almost jolly.
"Perfect!" Zoro scribbled something on the paper under his hand, humming along the lyrics as he reread what he already wrote and added the last word she just provided.
"While you're here, don't you want to talk about something? I can't help but notice your hair. You're showing it, and it's much longer than it was before." She crossed her legs, placing one hand on her thigh. "Is there a reason?"
A small smile formed on Zoro's lips, a light blush following. Zoro didn't know why, but when it came to talking about Sanji, he didn't mind telling the world how wonderful that blonde man was. But at the same time he became so shy. Maybe because what he felt for Sanji would sound stupid for others. But he loved Sanji. From his golden hair to his long legs.
"I met someone... special. I never felt anything like I do now." Zoro laughed nervously while scratching behind his head. "I don't know how to tell it to you."
"Why not let me hear what you wrote? You were clearly thinking of him when you wrote it." She leaned forward wanting to see what Zoro was writing. Of course, keeping enough distance, for if Zoro didn't want to show her.
Zoro looked down at the piles of papers. "I didn't do an official one, but I guess you can see. It's not perfect so don't judge." He handed the papers to Robin to look over.
He was thinking about Sanji when he wrote those lyrics. Part of him also seeped into it, but most of it was-Sanji inspired.
It took several seconds for Robin to look at the papers on her hands, she looked at Zoro a smile forming on her lips as she did so. "I think I like it the way it is now. No changes needed."
"You think?" Zoro asked in disbelief. It was a rough draft, getting his ideas down. He had never written something and not changes at least one thing. This would be a first if he left it like Robin said to.
"Yes. You put part of you in this piece like you do in every song you help Saga with. I really do like this one. You should get Sanji to come with you, I'm sure he'll know your song is about him. "
Zoro took back the papers the therapist handed to him. His green neon eyes looking over the paper again. "I think I will invite him." Jumping up from Robins chair, he ran for the door, only stopping to wave goodbye to her and head to Sanji's house.
Robin sighed as she watched Zoro disappear again through her door. Who knew when she would see him again? She saw Bonney, Perona and Mihawk more than she saw Zoro. It was easier to force him when the kid was younger. But now he's as stubborn as an ox. And tight lips too. Even though the important stuff she knew already. She was getting worried that Zoro was starting to close up again after so long of trying to make him crack. But maybe it's because Zoro wants to start moving on by himself. Zoro is a growing boy and he wants to do just that.
Robin knew he wasn't ready for it. But one day, maybe he will be. But until then he would just have to keep getting babied by everyone he knew.
Robin's blue eyes went to the mess of crumpled papers on her desk. Zoro needs to learn how to clean after himself.Standing up, she went to her desk and picked them up. Opening those crumbled pieces of papers, she noticed that the songs written were dark and depressing like the other songs he normally wrote, not at all like the one she just read. None of them were complete, each reaching for about half way before completely changing to lyrics that made no sense or being left blank.
A small smile formed on her lips. "You couldn't finish writing, this could you, Musuko-san?
/
"What the hell is this Zoro?" Saga raged looking at the lyrics.
Zoro made a puzzled face, his eyebrow creasing together. "The lyrics to our new song. You asked me to write them so I did." He was starting to get upset with Saga's sour attitude these past weeks. Ever since the road trip, Saga had started acting differently.
"But this is all wrong! I hate it! Write something else!" The lead guitarist argued, throwing the papers to hit Zoro's chest. He was angry Zoro would even show him something like that.
"I can't write something now! We are playing in three days and we didn't even make the instrumental for it! You're also the one who told me last minute! Either we sing this or I'm not singing. If you want to sing go right ahead, but I'm not!"
The silver hair singer pushed Zoro against a wall, forearm pressed dangerously tight on his neck. The younger teen eyes widen in surprise.
Saga had never done something like what he was doing now. It was unnerving.
The flash of guilt quickly shone in the older teen's eyes. Noticing what he was doing when Zoro started to cough and push back. He instantly released Zoro from his pinned position, almost falling back in the process.
Saga seemed to be angrier but apparently decided to not debate any farther. "Fine, have it your way." With that Saga pushed Zoro out his room and slammed shut the door.
Zoro stayed standing outside the door a couple of seconds before he knocked with the back of his knuckles."Hey Saga? I'm sorry...I won't write something like that again. But I can't change it even if I wanted to. We are pressed for time." Not hearing a response Zoro decided to leave.
Zoro got home a little after 12. Shanks was still in the living room with Mihawk, the guest apparently drunk if his red cheeks were to go by. Shanks was a redhead, and Mihawk's best friend. The man got drunk pretty easy, but was a cool guy to hang out with. Well Zoro didn't mind, Shanks would let him drink unlike Mihawk.
"Ah, Zoro your home. Me and your daddy just finished watching the game!"
"Hey Shanks." Zoro strolled into the living room, hands stuffed into his front pocket. Mihawk was seated next to Shanks eyes still on the TV seeming to be more interested in the commercial than his own son. Testing his luck Zoro reach for one of the bottle that was not touched.
"Leave it."
"But Mihawk!
"Mihawk let the boy have a drink." A flushed Shanks interjected. "Uncle Shanks gives you permission."
"Thanks." Zoro smiled at Shanks before taking the bottle and heading to his room faster than he should have. Scared Mihawk might call him back.
Mihawk had his mouth open, a protest clearly on the tip of his tongue. He turned to glare at Shanks. "Shanks don't ever turn my word like that."
Shanks pouted. "But I'm his uncle."
"You're not his uncle. The only reason he didn't say anything was because he was getting something from you. You know the other times you said that he denied it. Heck, he hates when you say that!"
"DADDY!" Perona whine could be heard from far away, but inside the house.
Rolling his eye the raven haired man stood up to look for his daughter. Once he found her, he almost lost his temper all over again. All the white shirts were dyed almost a light pink. And the color clothes were bleached. The cloths that did survive the coloring torture, they were shrunken.
"Perona please don't tell me you put the whites with the color?
"There was so much clothes!"
Mihawk had to breathe through his nose to try not to lose his temper with his younger daughter. "It's ok. We'll just buy new cloths. Everything will be fine." Since their mother died, he could never find it in himself to scream at his children. No matter how angry he was. "Perona, just go to your room. Zoro is here so keep him company or something."
"Sorry." She whispered.
The raven haired man ruffled Perona's hair, making her pigtails drop to the side. "Don't worry."
"Ok." Perona nodded, leaving Mihawk to go to look and annoy her brother.
/
Sanji found himself entering the place he met his boyfriend for the very first time, far from romantic but still nice. This time he was entering with Luffy Saga and Zoro, and a smile on his face.
Sanji and Luffy went to the same bar stool they were the last time, as Zoro kissed Sanji and went to get ready for his performance with Saga. Because Sanji was facing Saga when Zoro kissed him, he didn't miss the face the darker man did, the guitarist almost looked annoyed. Saga had yanked Zoro arm back and pulled him off. Sanji made a face at Sag's retreating back as Luffy started a one-sided conversation about meat.
Sanji had yet to get used to the screaming in each song, but it was getting a little better. After all Zoro was the type to hear his music loud and all his songs had some form terror scream. He still wondered how Zoro wasn't deaf.
It wasn't long till Saga's band was on stage. This time Sanji was able to see Zoro's green hair. The blonde was happy Zoro stopped hiding his hair and now under the light Zoro's hair almost looked a teal.
Saga started with his guitar, the drums and bass following soon after.
We love our tragedies... when we're broken in our own little ways
We're broken but we fit together just right
You know, I saw the black inside your eyes
I saw they were eclipsed by mine and they looked just right
When our lights meet, will you know me then?
And will you want to know it?
It feels like I've known you for so long
When our lights meet, will you want me then?
And will you ever know it?
It seems like you've known me for so long
I love your analogies, we're both crazy in our own little ways
We talk about the future and our past lives
I know loved you then, I know I'd love you now
I know I'll love you then, I know I love you now
When our lights meet, will you know me then?
And will you want to know it?
It feels like I've known you for so long
When our lights meet, will you want me then?
And will you ever know it?
It seems like you've known me for so long
It seems like I've known you for so long
But you can't have everything you want
When you want it
I will be everything you want
When you want it
Wait for me, trust for me, fall for me
Even when you don't know you fall for me
Will you fall for it? If it should come around again
But don't wait for me and don't trust in me, don't fall for me
Even when you know you're falling for me
When our lights meet, will you know me then?
And will you want to know it?
It feels like I've known you for so long
When our lights meet, will you want me then?
And will you ever know it?
It seems like you've known me for so long
When our hearts meet, will we make it then
Will we even notice that they are eclipsed?
The crowd was cheering uncomfortably when the song finished. Sanji being one of them. Zoro song about them as a couple. He understood what Zoro was telling him. Zoro was singing about us, how both pieces, even though broken fit together. But Zoro is scared. If I find out all about him, I would leave him. But yet he wants to stay with me and he's conflicted. He wants me to love him, but at the same time doesn't. Scared of what might happen. The risk we are taking. He wants to be needed by someone.
As soon as the song ended Zoro practically flew off the stage and went straight to Sanji. He hugged the blonde around his lean waist and gave him a deep kiss.
"Marimo, you ok?" Sanji asked between the barrages of kisses Zoro was giving him in public no less.
"I just really missed you." Sanji almost laughed at the comment. Zoro literally went on stage for about a half an hour. But yet he says he missed him.
"You were great out there. I just wish you would open up to me more. I feel there is so much more to you than this and I want to know." Sanji didn't miss how Zoro averted his eyes, like if he looked into them, he would be able to see the truth he has tried to hide since they first met.
"Zoro why won't you open up to me?" he placed both his hands gently on Zoro, bring his face to look at him. Zoro's green eyes didn't meet Sanji's, but the chef didn't miss how haunted the green hair teen looked. "Maybe I can help you."
Zoro pulled Sanji's hands by the wrist. "There is nothing wrong."His eyes finally looking into Sanji's worried blue eyes. "I really love you, curly-brow."
Sanji felt his heart ache. How can he say that, but yet not trust me enough to tell me what's wrong. How can you look at me and say that you love me if you won't let me help? How can you love me at a distance?
/
When Mihawk entered the hospital building he went straight to Doctor Law's office. "Afternoon doc." Mihawk greeted from the doorway. He was so used to seeing the doctor they have become pretty casual with each other. He has been coming for a few years now.
"Hello Mihawk-ya, please come in." The raven hair doctor addressed the other man. "And what brings you here?"
Mihawk's eye twitched. "You called telling me the results were ready and to come and check them."
"Ah yes yes." Turing on his chair, the doctor picked up an envelope; he opened it to reveal what was inside. Taking out some papers and reading it over, Mihawk didn't miss how the doctor's face changed, almost darken. He already knew…
"How bad is it?"
Law shook his head. "It doesn't look too good. I thought the results would have been better than this."
Mihawk stood up a blank expression on his face, seeming to have lost himself. "He already went through so much and now this?" The father of three looked back at the doctor. "I just wish I could always protect all of them… But sadly I can't.
/
Mihawk got home a little after one in the morning. The man drank until his friend Kuma had to drive and pick him up and drop him home. Kuma had to wake up one of the members of the house to get Mihawk in.
Perona had to get up and left Kumashi sleeping with Zoro. Of course she was complaining because this was supposed to be Bonney's job not hers, but sadly the older sister had moved out. With her cheeks puffed and bottom lip tucked out in a childish pout she gave Mihawk water and had a waste basket next to the man till it was morning.
"Morning sleeping beauty, I'm going to sleep, you take care of Mihawk."
Zoro had barely yawned when Perona stormed into the room and lay back in bed. "What?"
"I mean dad got dead drunk yesterday night." She answered, her face on the pillow making her voice come out muffled. "I stayed up all night, so now it's your turn. He's almost sobered so you have the easy part. Now just go and let me sleep."
Zoro made his way downstairs, he didn't know if to eat something first, check on Mihawk, or better yet invite Sanji over. Deciding to be a little responsible he went to Mihawk's room. "Can I come in?" he asked, not really making a difference since he didn't wait for an answer.
Mihawk was lying on his stomach, sheets over his head, apparently the light being too bright. "So what happen to all mighty Mihawk? Couldn't control your drinking?" Mihawk turned his head to be able to see Zoro. "So Mihawk does that mean you're an alcoholic, cause I'm sure it doesn't."
The man who was on the bed, got on his elbows, his yellow eyes glaring into his son. "I know where you're going with this. It's different."
"How the hell is it different?" Zoro asked indignant his arms folding over his broad chest.
"Because you drink every day!" Mihawk regretted his choice of volume the moment his own voice provoked another wave of pain.
"At least I can hold my liquor better than you." Zoro added under his breath. "I feel that if you're able to drink then so should I."
"I'm your father you shouldn't be questioning me! I can do whatever the hell I want! Stop being an ignorant brat and leave already! I don't want to see you!"
Zoro huffed. "You're not my father." He whispered out loud, but not enough for Mihawk to quite hear it.
"What did you say?"
"Nothing." Zoro stormed out the room, going out to have a good drink and maybe see Sanji.
/
"Yeah, he's over here. He's sleeping on my bed. I think he worked himself till he couldn't anymore and came here and crashed."
"I think he and Mihawk had another fight." The blonde could hear Perona on the other side explain. "I only heard the door slam shut, and when I went to check on Mihawk he refused to tell me anything. But I could tell they had an argument."
Sanji looked down at the man sleeping on his lap, arms lazily around his waist. Zoro came to his apartment tipsy and sweaty. Apparently Zoro had gone to the gym, drank and then reach here. When the younger man stubble in he practically pushed Sanji into his room, snuggled close and went to sleep.
Sanji sighed. Once again, he didn't know what was going on in Zoro's mind. The man was like a puzzle with missing pieces. Sanji watched the sleeping man's face. It was so much different from when he was awake. The stubborn lines around his eyebrows were gone and his normal scowl replaced by parted lips. He almost looked peaceful.
"I'll watch over him. You take care of Mihawk."
"Thank you so much Sanji. Since Bonney left I feel like everything has been going downhill."
"The pleasure is mine. I'll have Zoro back to you tomorrow morning?"
"No. Tonight would be fine." Sanji heard Perona speak almost frantically and quickly.
The phone went dead right after, leaving no time to argue back. Sanji didn't understand why Zoro couldn't stay over by him
"Zoro, you have a weird family." Sanji passed his fingers through Zoro's green hair. The Marimo's hair was surprisingly soft and almost fluffy. Zoro hugged Sanji closer, buried his face deeper into Sanji's stomach, his nails gripping deeply at the blonde's side and his eyebrows furrowed.
Ow, Marimo not so tight. It hurts. The blonde pulled Zoro's hands free and pulled Zoro closer to him, now Sanji hugging him. Zoro clearly felt better when he wrapped his arms around me. He doesn't look as troubled.
The blonde leaned back on the bed frame another sigh escaping his lips. All he wanted was for Zoro to trust him and open up to him. That's when everything falls apart, he would be there to hold him up, he won't let him go. These very hands, the ones I keep so close to me will hold him and keep him safe. If only he knew I wouldn't reject him no matter what.
AN:One of my favorite songs Eclipsed-Evans Blue. Just love it. I will see if I can get the next chapter out sooner. Hope you enjoyed-comments and review are really appreciated!
*Musuko (Son)