Another chapter, hope you enjoyed the story so far. I know the chapters are quite short but that way I get to update often.
So Zoro has been acting strange and funny enough Luffy doesn't like the affection from his swordsman. Well that's how I'd picture it if something like this actually happened. I don't think Luffy would actually be interested intimate actions, especially if his first mate had to start acting differently. Luffy would probably see it as unmanly. Zoro is a bit OC, you might think but his a man that if he wanted something, he'd just take it. So somehow his become somewhat perverted & poor Luffy is a victim. :P
No Explanation...
Chapter 3 - Manly
I woke up by the ruckus that I was hearing on the ship. I felt relieved that all the effects from the alcohol had vanished. Those pills Chopper gave worked faster than I expected but now it must of been really late. I peeked out the door to look out the hallway to hopefully catch a glimpse of the commotion I was hearing. But all I could see was some crew members pacing about and shouting at one another.
It seemed that Luffy was pissed and the other crew members didn't handle it very lightly. It was Nami, Sanji, Chopper and strange enough Usopp that was ranting. I never could imagine that guy enraged but apparently he was quite upset. Well, since I have this new thing of following Luffy, I decided to go and check even though I'd rather avoid situations like these.
It was a first to see happy-go-lucky Luffy like this and it actually made me worry. It was ironic because I knew he was highly upset because I didn't seem my usual self. I stood in the doorway and watched the happenings before me.
Luffy saw me standing there, watching the commotion so he walked up to me and asked me if I was feeling better yet to which I replied that I recovered. "Good... So we can fight." he said seriously
I was surprised at this, I thought we would wait at least until we've reached Fishman Island but Luffy demanded that he must fight me now. The crew didn't understand why Luffy was so interested in fighting me but they all were against fighting on Thousand Sunny. I didn't protest at the idea either, instead I drew my swords and entered my usual santoryu fighting stance. Luffy and I almost clashed but we were pulled back by the rest of the crew. I was held down by brook, Nami and Ussop. Luffy was held down by Franky, Chopper and Sanji. Robin was also trying to hold the both of us down with her devil fruit abilities.
"Whoa, Luffy Bro!" shouted Franky
"You two morons are going to tear down the ship! You can fight as much as you want once we reached the island! " shouted Nami franticly
"Why can't we all just get along?" said Usopp nervously
"I'll beat sense back into, you bastard." Luffy shouted at me while been held back
I just stared blankly back into his eyes without saying a word in return. What Luffy was doing, is understandable since he always tried to resolve every problem with fighting.
I indicated that I wasn't going to fight anymore, so the grip on me was slowly released but my swords were confiscated by Robin as a precaution. That pissed me off so I walked towards the hands , grabbed it out of the hands that held them and walked towards the railing of the ship, sat down, put my arms behind my head and pretended to doze off.
Luffy threw the crew members that held him backwards and walked off in a huff, since Luffy was upset the entire crew was grouchy so it was best I'd avoid conflict.
"Who would think, those two fighting?" said Robin
"I'm going to my quarters, don't even dare to knock. And you two idiots better not be fighting again!" said Nami and went off in a huff
"I say that we just loose the Marimo. Problem solved." said Sanji
Chopper seemed the most upset however because he couldn't handle conflict amongst the crew so it emotionally hurt him terribly.
One after another, left the deck and went to their respective quarters to call it a day. Nobody seemed to be in the mood to socialize or work. It was probably late anyway, I couldn't really tell since I've slept so much but I decided to get up and go to the kitchen while everybody was sleeping. I passed the simple minded traps that was set out for Luffy. I peeked in the fridge and found some left over cake from the celebration we had last so I grabbed the cake and went to go sit by the table. I was never really someone for cake but I sat there and dipped my index finger in the cream of the cake and tried it anyway.
Luffy opened the kitchen door and stood by the door watching me with a livid look upon his face. I pushed the plate of cake towards his direction and pulled the seat next to me out from under the table. Without saying a word he took the seat, sat down and he stared at the cake before him. I knew no matter how pissed Luffy might be, I'd still be able to catch him in the kitchen once everyone is sleeping.
"Just because my actions are different, it doesn't make me a different person." I said soflty
Luffy nodded and said: "Men don't do such things. I'm disappointed in you, Zoro."
"I agree. But when it comes to my captain I've put aside my pride and dignity."
Luffy didn't quite understand what I was saying but I'm not sure if I understood myself.
"As Pirate King, I'd expect no less than the world's greatest swordsman and vice versa. No more and no less" said Luffy
"I will never break my promises I've made. You know that." I said as I got up and left.
"Arigato..." Whispered Luffy as he started to down the cake before him.
It was amazing how food can make him forget everything.
-Sometime later-
"Right on cue" I thought as Sanji came out on the deck shouting at me. He stood in front of me and looked at me furiously."Oi, shitty marimo! Why did you have to make such a mess in the kitchen." He shouted angrily while waving my bandana at me in his clenched fist.
I walked up to him and grabbed my bandana back and tied it around my arm. "I was hungry." I said plainly and walked away towards the back of the deck.
But knowing Sanji, he would never leave it at that so he launched his shit kicks at me to which I easily tossed him aside by grabbing his one leg and throwing him. Normally we wouldn't fight seriously but this time I really wasn't in the mood to hear his bullshit.
I hope Luffy enjoyed the cake...
I stood by the railing and watched the ocean around me and I tried to clear my mind. I knew that was just Luffy's way of being concerned. I've never changed and in some way I've always felt like this.
In the midst of gazing at the ocean, I felt tiny tugs on my coat so I turned around to see Chopper with tears in his eyes. I smiled, got down to kneel before him and put my hands on his shoulders. He looked up at me with sadness in his eyes. Chopper was the youngest and even though in a fight he was as good as any one of us, his feelings would easily get the better of him. Chopper grew too easily attached and things like this I normally see as a hindrance but despite that I will always keep a eye on him.
"Why are you and Luffy fighting? Are you going to leave us?" he asked
"I'm not going anywhere. Luffy is just trying to straighten me out." I said in a reassuring tone
"Why, What is wrong?" asked Chopper
I didn't know how to answer Chopper to make him feel at ease so I was trying to think of a suitable reply for him to understand. I didn't want to lie to the little guy.
"I guess he thinks I've grown soft over the years." I said
"I'm sure you can prove him wrong in our future battles." Chopper said with a slight frown
"Yeah, Trust me, I look forward to it. Don't worry I'll make things better between Luffy and I. Oh, yeah... Thank you for the medication and treatment earlier." I said as I got up and patted Chopper on top of his hat and walked off. He smiled at the thought and started dancing around and denying his happiness.
I have no idea what I was going to say to Luffy but I was definitely not going to apologize. I felt a grin grow upon my face as I searched the ship for Luffy. I found him sitting by the indoor aquarium, staring at the tank while leaning over the bunk beside the aquarium. I was suppose to sort things out between us but when I saw him I grew eager. Fuck the crew, it was just the two of us...
"Luffy?" I whispered as I locked the door behind me and walked towards him
He turned around to look at me , gave a uninterested look and turned back to continue looking inside the tank.
"You still angry with me?" I asked while I stood behind him
He just nodded his head. I knew if I said I was sorry I'd be forgiven easily since it was Luffy but honestly I didn't feel sorry.
"You really think I'm so unmanly?" I asked
Luffy turned around and looked at me. "I believe you owe me an explanation, not the other way around."
"Okay, sounds fair but you're upset about nothing. I haven't changed, so point me out exactly what makes me so unmanly." I said as I unbuttoned the top half of my cloak, put my swords beside Luffy on the seat and stood over him.
Luffy grew uncomfortable since he could sense the change in the atmosphere. "Look at me... Do I not look like a man to you or must I show you more?" I asked. I started to sweat and I felt flushed again. Maybe it was this ever growing hunger I felt...
Luffy put his fists in the air and was about to shout with rage. I quickly put my hand over his mouth and asked him if he could give me a chance to finish explaining. I then pulled back my hand to which he gave a angry pout and crossed his arms.
"Stop screwing with me!" he shouted at me.
"I'm being serious." I said
I pinned Luffy down on the seat and watched how he would react towards my actions.
He backed up a little bit but funny enough, he didn't seem to fight back. I watched glowing red face as he was looking around for a exit.
"Luffy you have always been the selfish one and I've always endured you and your childish games" I said teasingly
"Oi, Bastard. Get off me! If it is a fight you are looking for then all you need to do is ask!" he moaned as he lay before me
"Why can't you endure me for a change?" I asked as I grabbed his wrists and held him down firmly and climbed on top of him.
He stopped squirming around and looked at me angrily in my eyes whilst I was sitting on top of him. I decided to lean forward and steal a kiss from him as quickly as I could before he started to fight with me. It was a small peck from my lips to his and our lips locked for a brief moment before I pulled up to study his facial expressions. I've always had some interest in Luffy but seeing him after reuniting with the crew two years later, his appearance and even the powerful aura he gave off felt extremely enticing. Now after tasting him, I could never go back...
He stared up at me with wide clueless eyes and blinked. His face was as flushed as mine and it wasn't long before his facial expressions started to change dramatically. He pulled his face away so that he wouldn't face me and clenched his fists. I got up slowly and whispered in his ear: "If you ever question my manliness again, I'll have to punish you yet again." He grabbed a piece of my haramaki and pulled me down towards him as he lay on his back. He grinded his teeth and gave a grunt which "pushed me over the edge". He slowly sat up and started pulling back his fist preparing to hit me. He was hesitating and I could see he was rather reluctant.
"Do with me what you please..." I said. I was arched over him open to any hit we wanted to give me.
He looked at me angrily as if he didn't know what to do with me anymore and pulled tighter on my haramaki.
"None of this bullshit again. Captain's order." he said sternly and walked off. When he came to the door, without a second of hesitation he punched the door down with one instantaneous blow. He didn't hold back much because he took quite a bit of the wall with the door.
I didn't know whether to be a bit down because of the constant rejection or should I smile at my unbelievable captain. Instead I smirked at how hard he made it for me and I thought of how attractive that power of his was. I don't think I ever gave him a choice to start with but then again I was always a very forceful person. I couldn't believe how deranged I've become and how my ever growing hunger is never fulfilled. When I was alone the one sidedness of our relationship did bother me but as soon as I was with him I tried my luck anyway. There were a a few times I thought to give up on the idea of chasing after him but now I've gone to far to even consider going back.
"I'll make you fall for me." I said to myself, after he walked out.
I'm going to end it there... Longest chapter yet. Yeah, Zoro is turning weirder than I expected and he seems very OC in this chapter. But I have my reasons. At the moment everything seems unexplainable and its mostly about the spontaneous encounters of Luffy and Zoro but eventually the story will start to flow. Hope you enjoyed, R&R please.