Fallen Skies

All One Piece Characters Belong to Oda

"Mihawk, that was unfair!" Bonney, who just left Perona with Zoro and was now descending the stairs said, addressing her father. "You know Zoro isn't good with direction, using that against him was unfair!"

Mihawk stopped walking, his back still facing Bonney. Without a word, the father sat down on one of the dining chairs. "Make me some coffee."

Bonney flared her nostrils, feeling her patience running thin. Doing as her father said, she went into the kitchen, and roughly placed down a cup and turned on the coffee maker. Placing the lid down, she turned her attention once again to Mihawk.

"That's not a good enough reason for him not to stay with Sanji, and you know that."

"I know what's good for him. Bonney, have you ever asked yourself why Zoro seems to get lost? Never finding his way around places? He's even proven that he can get lost in this house, after living here for 17 years?"

Bonney frowned. "I just thought he was bad at directions and can't find his way around places." She tilted her head to the side. "Is there something more to this?"

Mihawk nodded. "Apparently when he was in-" Mihawk grims "that place. He got hit repeatedly on his head."

Bonney's eyes wandered away from Mihawk, as she tried to think of the information Perona had told her when she was telling her of Zoro's past. Sade had hit him more than once on his head, which could be the root of what Mihawk was talking about.

"It's called Topographical Disorientation. It can happen if someone gets hit on their head. It's a form of brain injury."

"Yeah, Zoro got hit many times. But that's still no reason…"

The raven haired father leaned back on his chair. "Zoro is a stubborn person. He can become a hand full when he is ready."

"What will happen three years from now, when Sanji finally gets fed up? They are still in their first love." Mihawk air quote. "Sanji will hold anything Zoro throws at him now. But once that dies, Sanji will leave him." Mihawk glared at his daughter. "And what do you think will happen to Zoro then?"

"I didn't-"

"You didn't think of that. I know. That's the reason I know what's best for him."

"But that is a big if… what if Sanji isn't like that?"

"Bonney, I have been alive longer than you. I know. What about when Zoro doesn't feel the same towards Sanji, he will not treat him the same. He'll become even more stubborn and Sanji will get fed up by him. There's only so much Sanji can put up with."

"I don't believe that."

Mihawk's yellow eyes snapped to his eldest daughter.

"I believe when its true love, they can overcome anything. Sanji knows about Zoro and yet he is still willing to stay with him. Not everyone would do that. Sanji accepted Zoro; I don't know what more you want from Sanji."

"Like I said before, they are still in their first love. Once that passes, it will only go downhill. Zoro has too many complications. He experienced that torture too young, and many of the things he will never recover from."

"Zoro can't live a normal life." Mihawk said coldly.

Bonney could feel her emotion start to take over. Turning her gaze, she had to leave the room, tears wanting to spill over her cheeks. She knew what her father was saying could really happen, and it pained her.

She can't say she has always been happy having Zoro living with them. There was a time she wanted Zoro to leave and go back to where he came from. (Of course- this was before knowing what happened to him.)

When Zoro had started living with them, she wasn't allowed to turn on the television until Zoro went to sleep or was out the house. Mihawk had stopped taking them out as a family, because Zoro never wanted to leave the house. Zoro was also stubborn and wouldn't take his pills, which only made things worst in the house. There were times she couldn't leave the house not wanting to leave Perona and Mihawk alone with him.

At those times she was so upset he had started living with them. But after finding out his past, she was able to oversee some of the things he did. It could be because Zoro, in a way, interrupted her lifestyle and she had to adapt to him living with her. It really took time and effort to get used to Zoro. But then Zoro got in the habit of drinking too much and picking fights. Those were the hard years.

But Zoro cooled down when Saga returned. The most drastic change was when Sanji entered his life.

Standing up, Mihawk made his way upstairs. If I spoke to him, maybe he will understand why I am doing this. Opening the door, Mihawk's eyes turned into slits when he saw the bed where Zoro was to be, empty. Perona was the only one in the room.

"Ah, dad!? I can explain!" Perona stood up, her hands in front of her.

"Explain yourself! Why isn't Zoro knocked out cold from the injection, and where is he?"

Perona ran to her father, trying to stop him from entering the room. Mihawk easily pushed her back using his own body and reached next to the drawer where the injection was. Opening it, Mihawk clenched his jaw.

"Is this water?!"

"Dad, I couldn't!"

Throwing the item on the floor and shattering it, Mihawk glared at his daughter. Passing Perona to get to the closet, he opened it to find the item he was looking for missing.

"Shit! Perona where is the red scarf?"

"Zoro got it before he left…why do you ask?"

"I don't have time for this. Stay here in case he comes back." With that, the raven haired man left the room.

Perona stayed standing in the corner of her room, not understanding what was going on. She felt bad for tricking her father. But she couldn't betray Zoro like that. She couldn't jump to conclusion. But she didn't regret what she did, especially knowing what they were fighting about.

/

Saga met Zoro after the green hair teen had called him to meet him by the plaza. Zoro had sounded frantic, so without hesitation the silver hair teen met his best friend there.

"Zoro is everything alright?"

Saga had entered the plaza where it was bustling with people, with his back pack. Almost instantly he was able to spot Zoro, his green hair giving him away.

"Are you hurt?" Saga scanned Zoro with his eyes, his hands hovering right above his body but not daring to touch him.

Zoro stood up, Saga having to take a step back or risking colliding with Zoro. "Saga, I need your help."

"What do you need?"

"I'm planning to leave with Sanji."

Saga's eyes widen. "What do you mean? You can't just leave. What does Mihawk think about this?!"

"He doesn't know, and he doesn't need to. You have a performance in two days. I think that's the best time for me and Sanji to get away."

Saga shook his head. "Zoro no, this is just crazy. What if Sanji doesn't want to go with you? What then? You're not thinking this through!"

"I don't want to think of that. Sanji will come with me."

"But where will you go? You can't just get up and leave! Your doctor, therapist and family, they're all here!"

Zoro raised his voice, getting a little impatient with Saga. "All I need is Sanji. I need to know if you're going to help me or not!"

Saga took a deep breath. "Zoro, what if I propose something?" Zoro cooled down as he sighed; trying to calm himself so he could hear what Saga had to say.

"Why don't you marry me instead?"

"What?!" Zoro took a step back. He would have never thought Saga would propose that of all things.

The silver hair teen could feel his face become red. "Maybe, since Mihawk knows me longer and knows I've passed through the same things you have…then maybe he will allow you to get married and come live with me."

Saga placed his hand on Zoro's chest. "If you're looking for a way to escape from them, I can help you. I-" Zoro tried to protest, but Saga didn't let him. "With me, you won't have to take those pills you hate so much. You can drink all you want and you don't have to see Robin if you don't want to."

Zoro watched Saga in disbelieve, "You would do that?"

"Yes." Circling his hand around Zoro neck, Saga hugged the taller teen. "All you have to do is leave Sanji."

Almost instantly, Saga felt his body get rejected by a hard push. His eyes went to Zoro, with a glare. "What, you can't leave that blonde?" He growled out. "You prefer living with someone who only wants you because of the easy money you bring in, (referring to Mikawk) or staying with someone who doesn't love you but pities you too much to leave you!"

Zoro's eyes widen. "Because of pity?"

"You heard me! Who would want to be with you? Sanji? HAHAHAH! Don't make me laugh!" Saga hit his own chest hard. "I can give you want you need! Not that stupid blonde!"

"SAGA!" The silver hair teen stopped talking when he heard Zoro scream his name. "Don't you ever call Sanji stupid again! I love Sanji, and I know he loves me too. If you're not going to help then get the hell out of my way."

Saga turned on the heels of his feet when Zoro pushed past him. Gritting his teeth, Saga placed down the bag that was on his back on the floor. He knew deep down that he had lost Zoro to Sanji. But no way was Zoro leaving him, ever!

"You can't leave me, even if I have to force you to stay."

All it took was the sound of a chain, which Saga pulled out of his bag, for all hell to break lose.

/

Sanji burst through the door, scaring Perona who was there. The rest of the group, Robin, Aokiji, Ace, and Luffy looked from the window, where they were looking at, to be able to look at Sanji.

Tears started to form on Perona's big eyes and her mouth trembled as she hugged the blonde. "Sanjiiii!" She cried on him. Patting her back, Sanji looked at Robin for an explanation.

"Zoro lost control and the authorities had to take him down. I don't know what happened. He won't talk to me. "

"Is he ok?" Sanji asked, worry evident in his voice.

"Yes, they brought him to me, and he is locked in a room now. But I am afraid he does not want to collaborate with me, or anyone who has tried to talk to him."

"I still don't see if Luffy couldn't get to him, then Sanji wouldn't be able to. Calling him was a waste of time" Ace said, his arms folded over his chest and a glare aimed at Sanji.

The blonde not minding Ace, knowing he had bigger things to worry about, looked at Luffy. The small boy looked almost broken. It was expected, Luffy and Zoro were so close, and seeing Zoro not responding to him must have really hurt him.

Luffy's gaze met Sanji's. "Can you help him?"

"Luffy, I do suggest not getting your hopes up. He didn't even seem to recognize you." Robin commented, her gaze going back to Sanji. "Don't feel any way Sanji-san if he doesn't recognize you either. He has become rather…violent. Please try your best. I was able to convince the higher-ups to let Zoro live outside of here, but if they see him like this…if he doesn't recognize you, then he might have to stay here forever."

"He will recognize me, once he sees me."

"Don't get your hopes up, blondie" Ace spat from his corner.

Sanji frowned at Ace; however he smiled at Robin when he looked at her. "Once he sees my hair and eye color, I'm sure he will recognize me."

With a puzzled face Robin addressed Sanji. "Sanji-san, he can't see color."

Sanji smiled at Robin. "You don't worry yourself about that little detail." He looked down at Perona who didn't let go of him yet. "Where are Mihawk and Bonney?"

Perona shook her head. "They both left the house. Robin called and I was the only one home." Sanji nodded.

"Please be careful Sanji." With that, Perona released Sanji.

Taking a deep breath, Sanji went to the door that was keeping Zoro on the other side. Taking off his tie, Sanji knew what he had to do.