Fallen Skies

All One Piece Characters Belong to Oda

Sanji passed his hands through Zoro's green short hair, a coffee on hand and a laptop on his lap. They had spent two hours fixing his room, it doesn't look as good as it's been before but it's better than it was.

Sanji still had questions running through his mind, which he couldn't answer. If Saga was with Zoro, what happened to him after Zoro left? What happened to the institution, and the people who were running it?

He needed to know. Waiting for Zoro to fall into a deep sleep, which didn't take long, Sanji pulled out his computer and opened a web page. Estimating the year Zoro had escaped the institution, Sanji typed in the search engine. To Sanji's dismay, he didn't find anything. Thinking harder, Sanji typed Nico Robin. Clicking on one of the links, Sanji was finally able to find what he was looking for.

Sanji glanced at Zoro, before passing his fingers again through Zoro's silky hair. Zoro hummed in approval and murmured something as he snuggled deeper into his pillow. Glancing back to the screen Sanji started to read.

The document started by explaining Nico Robin's accusation about the institution hurting and abusing children. Crocodile denied Robins claim and even invited the news crew, Politician and even Robin herself to go to the institution.

However, Crocodile's plan did not go as he wanted. Robin had convinced the police department to have a search warrant; Crocodile was not to be in the building while they searched, meaning he couldn't lead a tour like he normally did. The police found the children locked in cells or tied, all gagged so they couldn't scream for help.

From then on, convicting Crocodile and his lackeys were easy. But Robin knew, for Crocodile to have been getting away with his sadistic ways, there had to be someone higher in power. Finally getting Crocodile to crack, they learnt two other names, Doflamingo and Fujitora.

Sanji's reading was interrupted by Zoro shifting; looking at his green hair Marimo he could see the morning light casting over his face. Taking the sheets he pulled it over his body, as Zoro snuggled deeper underneath.

He didn't get to go too far with Zoro the night before, but just being able to touch him and be touched was enough. Thinking Zoro would feel better on top, he allowed Zoro lead, but the younger teen didn't seem to know where to take it. Sanji remembered asking him if he trusted him before they switched roles. Zoro seemed at ease knowing Sanji would not do anything he didn't want him to do.

Sanji passed his fingers through Zoro's hair again earning a satisfying hum from Zoro's sleeping body. Now knowing Zoro wasn't going to wake, Sanji continued to read.

Doflamingo was the person in charge of the money and welfare of orphan children. He was the one helping fund the place. Fujitora was a senator, the one in charge of the money he gave people like Doflamingo.

Reading their poor excuse of why they did it made Sanji's stomach turn. They claimed sadistic people need to relieve themselves. 80% of orphan children don't help society; they either become thief or murderers. So they can become productive people in this world, by helping people with sadistic minds. They painted themselves as good people, as if they were thinking about everyone's well-being.

That didn't help as the verdict was given. Sanji huffed under his breath reading the torturers were all placed in prison. Some of them receiving life in prison while others, 50 plus years.

Skimming through the page Sanji was able to read the list of children who were in the institution. The one's highlighted in red were the ones who died. Sanji stopped scrolling when he saw the familiar name, Maya. He didn't know her personally, but seeing her name hurt him in a way he couldn't explain.

The purple highlight were the children who also passed away, but were after being rescued. Sanji was surprised at how many of them committed suicide after the institution closed.

He kept scrolling until he spotted Saga and Zoro's name as well. Feeling curious the blonde clicked on Zoro's name, a small bio appeared. It had a simple bio about him, his age at that time, height, and weight.

Seeing a name, a thought came to Sanji, looking at Zoro he smiled. He closed his computer, passed his hand through Zoro's green hair, Zoro is lucky to be able to sleep through the day; once I wake it's hard for me to fall back asleep. Sanji slid out of bed as lightly as he could and left the room, closing the door behind him.

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"Merry Christmas Sanji!"

The blonde had just opened the door to Bonney's apartment, when Perona who greeted him jumped in excitement. Her big eyes grew wider with joy and anticipation. "SOOO?"

Perona pouted. "Sanji? Come on! Don't just take off your coat and not tell me! PLEASE!" She pleaded.

With a smile on his lips, Sanji turned to face Perona after hanging his coat. The temperature was the complete opposite of what it was during summer. It could be the hottest days during the summer and the coldest during winter.

Brushing off the small patches of snow still clinging to his shoulders, Sanji finally answered Perona. "He's on his way here as we speak."

Perona's smile grew. "OH!" She turned to point into the living room where the rest of her friends and family were, "We are about to open some presents." She grabbed onto Sanji's cold hands.

"Perona, don't pull me so hard!" Sanji protested, being dragged by the smaller girl. Perona seemed to ignore him as she didn't let go or stopped pulling his wrist. "Looks who's here!" Perona announced.

"Sanji!" The small group that consisted of Luffy, Ace, Zoro, Saga, Bonney, Kid, Robin and Aokiji, responded. (And don't forget Kumashi who was by Zoro's feett.

Zoro placed down both the bottle of alcohol he was drinking and cards to get up from the couch and greet Sanji properly. But the blonde beats him to it, as Sanji practically threw himself on his boyfriends lap. Zoro making a loud "Ouff" sound when Sanji's weight landed on him.

"Hey" Sanji leaned back, taking Zoro's lips onto his. "I missed you."

Shifting to place one of his hands around Sanji's thin waist, Zoro kissed him back. "I missed you too." With his other hand, Zoro slipped it into his back pocket, tongue at the corner of his mouth as he struggled to slip his hand into his pocket with Sanji's extra body weight (and not wanting to drop him. )Sanji watched with curious eyes at what Zoro was looking for.

"Hey Blondie."

Sanji's eyes snapped to the person who called his name. "Hey Saga." He answered, feeling slightly awkward sitting on Zoro's lap under Saga's strong eyes.

He's noticed it before; Saga always has this heated look in his eyes when he was with Zoro. It wasn't his face or body language that made Sanji uneasy (which could contribute to it) but his eyes. They seemed to get cold. Sanji could even say close to hatred.

"Do you mind getting off Zoro so we could continue playing? It's his turn."

Sanji didn't have to say anything as Zoro's deep baritone voice did it for him. Sanji leaned closer to Zoro's warm and hard chest as it slightly vibrated as he spoke. "Saga, just give me a second. I have to something to give him."

The blonde glanced at Zoro's closed hand, the one that was behind him searching for something in his back pocket.

Zoro opened his hand, letting whatever it was dangle, as part of it was wrapped wound Zoro's middle finger. A small smile worked its way to Sanji's lips.

Hanging on Zoro's finger was a small keychain. What made it so amusing for Sanji was the fact it was the face of a chibi cute green frog with its cheeks puffed out. "Marimo, where did you get this." Sanji asked as he slipped the small key-chain from Zoro and brought it up to see it closer. "Wait, this is the key-chain I said looks like you when you pout."

"Yeah." Zoro blushed while rubbing behind his head. "I still don't know how it looks like me."

"Marimo, you do look like a little frog when you get angry, your cheeks tend to puff out when you pout."

"No way!" Zoro shook his head, a pout forming on his lips, but quickly stopped himself when he saw Sanji raise an eyebrow. "I don't pout." He added instead.

"Marimo…." Sanji shook his head.

Zoro faced away from Sanji. "Sorry I couldn't get you anything better. Like that kitchen knife set you wanted at the store the other day." Sanji was going to protest that his present was perfect but Zoro didn't let him. "I'll get you something better. It's just." Zoro scratched behind his head again. "Mihawk may have taken my money because he was scared I would go and drink myself to death." Zoro glanced at Sanji, only for his mouth to turn into a frown. "Stop laughing."

"Sorry…sorry! It's just cute how Mihawk took your money so you don't over drink during the time of year people will drink. That most really suck."

Sanji's laugh must have been contagious to whoever was touching him, cause next thing Zoro knew he was also laughing. "Your right!"

"You must feel like a fish without water, who just got drained down the toilet"

Zoro laughed even harder. Sanji was surprised how much he loved to hear Zoro laugh. If someone could have a manly laugh, Zoro didn't have it. Sanji didn't know how he could see a man as strong as Zoro so cute, but he did. His poor sense of direction was cute, his laughter was cute and even his pout.

Finally, they both quiet down after their harmless inside joke.

"Thanks Sanji."

"For doing what?"

Zoro wrapped his arms around the blonde, hiding his face onto Sanji's red shirt. Sanji couldn't hear what Zoro said next, his voice hidden in Sanji's shirt. Instead of asking to repeat himself, (even though he really wanted to know what Zoro had said,) the blonde hugged Zoro, passing his fingers through the other man's hair in a circular motion.

There was a knock on the door. Bonney and Perona both jumped from their chairs at the same time. "I'll get it!" Perona's shout could be heard as she passed her older sister to reach the door first.

The blonde glanced at the door, a small smile forming on his lips. He felt when Zoro pulled away, as he leaned back, his arms that were around Sanji's waist were still wrapped around Sanji, his fingers intertwined with each other, his hands spooning Sanji's lower back as he balanced his upper body. Sanji leaned closer to Zoro, his eyes still locked on the front door. "I hope you like my Christmas present."

Perona opened the door, a broad smile on her face. Zoro reacted almost instantly, his body straightened (making Sanji almost lose his balance on Zoro's lap) and his green eyes widen. His eyes went to Sanji, then back to the person standing by the door.

The person by the door, greeting Perona with a nervous smile, had black curly hair, thick lip and a distinct long nose.

Zoro stood up, practically dumping Sanji on the floor. "That's…" His eyes were huge as he took cautious steps towards the person he thought he recognized. Zoro didn't even notice the dead silence in the room.

The teen who walked through the door, glanced from Perona to Zoro, a sheepish smile taking his lips. "Hi, I'm U-"

"Usopp" Zoro finished for him. His eyes going to the floor as his body started to tremble. Without looking at Usopp, Zoro closed the distance between them and wrapped his arms around him. "You're here…"

Usopp stiffen, not really sure what to do. He glanced at the taller teen who was hugging him. He felt as Zoro shuddered, his breathing hitching now and then as if trying not to cry. Usopp wondered if he was crying on him, even though he didn't seem like the kind of person to.

Both Robin and Aokiji had their eyes on the two. The main reason they were at the Christmas get together was for this. Sanji had told them he was able to get in contact with Usopp and had asked him to visit. Even Sanji himself was nervous on how Zoro would react.

Zoro leaned back, a slight blush on his face for doing something so unlike himself. Perona wondering head came into view.

"I'm Perona. Nice to meet-ya!"

"Nice to meet you too."

Perona grabbed both of Zoro and Usopp's hands. "Don't be shy, you guys are brothers. You guys have soooo much to catch up on!"

Leading them to the couch, Perona made them sit as close to each other as possible, which made the two feel a little awkward, as she sat on the floor between them, her arms resting on Zoro's knee. "Come on, talk."

"Perona leave them alone." Ace cut in from the game Zoro had left behind. The raven haired teen with the freckles glanced at Zoro. "This is your brother?" He didn't want to sound rude, but the two did not share any traits.

"Yeah. His mother-"

"Our mother" Usopp corrected, with trembling limbs. Sanji wondered if he was nervous or scared. And if he was scared, who could he be scared of?

A smile formed on Zoro's lips "Our mother adopted me."

Bonney nodded from behind Saga. "Mihawk only has guardianship of Zoro, so Zoro and Usopp are brothers even if not blood related."

It didn't take long for Usopp and Zoro to start talking, once Zoro got rid of his shy demeanor and Usopp got rid of his coward approach. The two stayed together through the whole party. Sanji had to spend the night with Luffy or Kid. The other two (Saga and Ace) seemed highly upset for some reason.

The party was not boring but he did wish to spend it with his Marimo.

/

Sanji walked behind Zoro and Usopp. They were both still talking as they made their way to Usopp's hotel room. Sanji felt kinda left behind. He wanted to spend a little time with Zoro on Christmas, since it kinda is their first one together.

"Feel left out?"

Sanji jumped slightly. Not because he didn't know Perona was next to him, but because he didn't expect her to know what he was thinking. Sanji glanced at the two again, seeing them talking and smiling. Would they have been like this if they were never separated?

"It's ok, you know. I felt that way when Luffy came into our life, and more recently with you." Sanji's eyes snapped to Perona's. "But you don't have to worry, Zoro will come back to you, he loves you."

Sanji could feel his face grow hot even with the cold air outside. "Zoro has this thing where he can act a little too loyal. Where he would stay next to you and not want to leave your side." Perona raised an eyebrow at Sanji. "I'm sure, without you telling me, that he called or texted you every day when he can't see you.

"How did you know that?"

Perona shrugged. "I know my little brother. He's simple and easy to read… sometimes. I see it as the complicated layer is like the bent part of his life, and the simple layer is his real personality. I feel like he was broken so many times he started losing pieces of who he really is."

Sanji slowed his walking, Perona also doing the same. "Do you think Zoro is too bent to be fixed? That he would break at any moment?"

She stopped walking, the breath in her lungs escaping her. "When I see Zoro trying to act normal, that's when I'm scared he will break." Her lips started to tremble. "I'm scared I might lose him." Tears started to spill over her huge eyes. "I've seen Zoro cry so hard he couldn't breath. At those times I swore it was when Zoro would break. But when I tried to help him, he just gave me a smile and told me he was fine…"

"That's when I developed a fear… when Zoro tries to act happy or normal. I'm scared, that's when he will break." Perona clenched her hand. "I hate when he says he's fine." Wiping the tears from her eyes, she smiled at Sanji.

"He's really happy just being with you. Thank you Sanji for making my brother happy... and saving him."

Sanji was at a loss for words. He couldn't say anything as Kumashi returned and started pulling on his pants. "Ok, I'm coming."

"Zoro most have sent him to get us." She giggled. Sanji smiled at Perona. He would never call himself a hero (only for the ladies of course) but he would be Zoro's hero whenever his moss headed boyfriend needed him.

A/N: I feel like I haven't updated since forever. I'm sorry! I do hope you like this chapter. I don't want all the chapters to be sad. Don't forget to review