Chapter 6

Zoro did not like meeting the Vinsmoke brothers. They all had Sanji's curly eyebrows, but they were far different from Sanji. After they left, Law told them that the brothers and Sanji were quadruplets. Sanji was very different from those three, being the only omega, and it made Zoro curious to know more about them. The brothers were arrogant and insulting. Sanji was more reserved. He wanted to ask Sanji about it but had a feeling he wouldn't tell him. Zoro made it back to his room and saw Sanji sitting at the window.

"You okay?" Zoro asked.

"Are they really gone?" Sanji asked, turning around to face him.

Zoro nodded. "Luffy sent them off. To be honest, I think they were afraid of Luffy's alpha aura."

"Really?"

"Yeah. You've never seen it, but Luffy is one of those supreme alphas who can make even the most dominant alphas bow down. Your brothers were either intimidated or embarrassed. The looks on their faces were one of fear, though they tried to hide it."

Sanji smiled at that, remembering that he would have to thank Luffy. He actually felt protected knowing that about Luffy. He wished he could have seen his brothers' reactions.

"You don't have to tell me," Zoro started. "But what's the story with you and your family? You obviously don't get along."

Sanji got up from the window and sighed, crossing his arms. "I was the only one born omega out of the four of us. They were alphas, so they got all the attention. I was beneath them. Father let them do anything they wanted to me, and I was often bullied and beaten daily by the three of them. No one stepped in to help me except our mother, but she was sick and confined to a bed most of the time. My older sister Reiju used to help me when my brothers weren't looking. It was hell growing up, and I never want to go back there or see any of them for as long as I live. They want to marry me off to Blackbeard." Sanji placed a hand to his face. "I can't help being born the way I am. But still, it was my fault for being an omega. The monastery was the only safe place I could go."

Zoro understood Sanji more now. He was a headstrong omega who could fight better than any omega he had ever seen.

"Well, you're signed on as part of our crew," Zoro told him. "That means you have Luffy's protection, as well as my swords and Law…well…he's a higher ranking omega than you."

Sanji lowered his hand and chuckled. "I'm a prince,"

"Not anymore. You need to obey Law while you stay here. He's the Master Omega here. I have to obey Luffy, as do you. But we're fairly lax here. You've seen how Luffy is- he's not one for formal things."

"I am grateful to be here," Sanji said. "But I don't want to serve anyone,"

Zoro smirked. "You served me food."

"That's…different."
"How's it different?"

"It's not…there are different kinds of services, more for omegas."

Zoro understood now. He went over to Sanji and slapped a hand on his shoulder. "You don't…have to be my servant anymore," he said. "You're part of Luffy's crew now…so that makes you on equal standing ground with me."

Sanji looked at him with surprise. "I don't have to be a servant anymore?"

"Well, I do like being served food, and we can always use another cook in the kitchen."

Sanji couldn't help but throw himself into Zoro, nearly knocking him over. He immediately broke away from Zoro when he realized what he had done. He was going to apologize, but then Zoro's face was in his neck. Sanji flushed but didn't move. His omega scent glands were there, and Zoro was clearly sniffing him. Sanji quickly pushed Zoro away.

"Don't do that!"

"Don't push me!" Zoro countered.

"You were near my scent glands!"

"You hugged me! My skin feels all creepy-crawly now!"

Sanji brushed at his neck where Zoro's face just was. "I have your germs on me!"

"I don't have germs!"

"Yes, you do!"

Sanji swung his leg out to strike Zoro, but the alpha dodged it. Sanji tried with his other leg, but this time, Zoro caught it. Sanji jumped and spun, knocking his foot into the side of Zoro's head. Zoro stumbled but caught himself. Sanji crouched down and spun his legs around, hoping to trip Zoro. Zoro jumped over Sanji's leg. He was getting familiar with reading Sanji's attacks. Sanji jumped back to his feet and aimed for Zoro's chest.

The move was so fast that Zoro didn't have a chance to block it. Zoro was pushed back but remained on his feet. Sanji came at him again, but Zoro decided to fight back with Sanji's own attacks. He dodged Sanji's leg and then used his foot to kick Sanji away. Sanji landed against the wall and Zoro was already on him. Zoro had drawn one of his swords and brought the tip of the curved blade up under Sanji's chin.

Both men were panting from their fight, and Sanji had to stand perfectly still. He felt the tip of the sword prick ever so lightly under his chin. Sanji met Zoro's eye and saw a familiar look. All alphas had one, and it was the look of dominant desire. Zoro's face was dangerously close to his, and Sanji could smell Zoro's alpha scent. The scent was stronger than before, and Sanji found his body reacting to it. Their foreheads were close to touching, and their lips were just mere inches apart.

Sanji was breathing a little bit heavier than Zoro. Then, the tip of the blade moved, and Sanji thought Zoro was going to pull away. Instead, the point now rested at his jugular. He didn't know what Zoro was planning to do. He figured it might be establishing dominance. Sanji wasn't going to let that happen. But he was trapped against the wall with a sword at his throat. His body tightened when the blade moved from his throat to the neck of his shirt. Sanji held his breath, eyes wide, as the blade began ripping through his shirt. It slowly traveled down the center of his chest to his stomach until the shirt was cut in two. The blade was at the top of his pants now, and instead of being afraid, Sanji found himself becoming aroused.

Zoro was surprised at himself for what he just did, but Sanji's reaction wasn't one of fear or anger. Sanji's cheeks were flushed pink, and a few sweaty strands of blonde hair were stuck to his face. Sanji wasn't pushing him away. Zoro caught a whiff of warm spices, and he leaned forward to take in more of the scent. He could also sense Sanji's arousal. The second he knew that his own groin was tightening in the confines of his pants. Zoro couldn't stop the smirk that reached his lips.

Zoro raised the sword to rest it over Sanji's head against the wall. Sanji wasn't making any attempt to flee or participate. He decided then to take matters into his own hands. He didn't want to force Sanji into anything- he would need Sanji to come after him instead. That way, Sanji can feel some power over him. But it was getting harder to control his primitive alpha instincts. He brought his other hand down to slide through the loose hem of Sanji's pants. He heard Sanji gasp and flinch. Sanji was almost fully aroused, but his hand sank further, bypassing his erection. His fingers found the closed line of the slit and started stroking it. Other omegas he had been with like when they were touched there. Sanji let out a moan, and their lips almost touched. Then, Sanji suddenly struck back.

Sanji shouted 'no' and kicked Zoro away from him while pulling out one of the other swords. Sanji held the hilt in both hands and aimed it at Zoro. He was still aroused, and he wanted to do more, but he couldn't let himself be a slave to his omega emotions. He only had limited training with a sword, and he doubts he could actually take Zoro headfirst in a sword fight. Zoro was flushed red with frustration, and Sanji could sense it. Typical alpha, he thought.

"Don't touch me again!" Sanji said through grit teeth. "I'm not messing around!"

"Give my sword back!" Zoro demanded.

"Put your other one away, and I will!" Zoro did so, and Sanji tossed the other sword back to him. Without another word, Zoro sheathed his swords and stormed out of the room.

Sanji just stood there panting as he waited to calm down. He could still feel Zoro's hand between his legs, touching the most intimate spot on every omega. No one had ever touched him there, and it tingled a little at the memory of Zoro's rough fingers. They got way too close to each other, too close for comfort. But the scariest thing for him was that he actually liked it. He slapped his cheeks and shook his head, trying to tell himself that he did not like it.

There was a knock at the chamber door, and Sanji thought it was Zoro coming back. But Zoro wouldn't knock; he would only walk right in. Sanji went to the door and opened it to see a servant there. The young woman said that Master Law wanted to see him. Sanji figured it had to be about his brothers. Sanji asked the young woman to take him there, and she led him to Luffy and Law's chamber. Sanji thanked the young woman and knocked on the door. He heard Law's voice calling him in.

Sanji slowly entered and glanced around. The room was large, much bigger than Zoro's. He saw Law sitting on a long couch, holding the youngest child in his arm while brushing his daughter's long dark hair. Law didn't seem to notice he was in the room yet, so he waited silently. One of the little boys waddled up to him, gnawing on a piece of bread. Big brown, innocent eyes looked up curiously at him. Sanji smiled at the little boy, who giggled and toddled away. The boy ran to the couch and climbed up onto it. Another boy was playing on a rocking horse, and the last little girl was building with blocks. Sanji noticed that all the children looked just like Luffy. Law finally looked up and saw him.

"Good. You're here," Law got up with his youngest and placed him in a wooden cradle. He rocked it with his foot while the other little boy slid off the rocking horse to grab at Law's other leg. "Your brothers were here," he said. "You're lucky I didn't send you back with them."

Sanji nodded. "Thank you for that, M-Ma-Master…Omega." He found it hard to get the words out as he realized he didn't like having to bow to another omega. He shouldn't think that way, though.

Law covered up the sleeping baby and then picked up the boy who was clutching his leg. "You know, Luffy has signed you on as part of the crew here at the castle," he said. He had to pick up his daughter, who gave him grabby hands. He now balanced two on each hip. "You're a part of the crew now…so we are now allies." Law had to place both children on the couch as the infant started crying. "I'm still one step above you," he picked up the baby with the blanket. "If I had my way, I would send you away from here. I don't trust your family- ow!" The infant had bit his nipple through the shirt. "I just fed you!" He said to the squirming baby.

Sanji just watched as Law managed his children. Law did not seem like the 'motherly type.' Sanji himself worried about whether he would be a good parent or not.

"Thank you for not sending me with them. I don't want to be married to Blackbeard!"

Law started to feed the infant while he stopped the other boy and girl from fighting. "That Blackbeard is a menace to this realm," he said. "As a fellow omega…I can't see another of us being passed on to that barbarian."

"How do you do it?" Sanji asked.

Law raised a black brow. "What do you mean?"

"You're no push-over omega," Sanji said. "Neither am I. But…to be honest with you, you don't seem the family type."

Law smirked. "I see. Well, sometimes an alpha comes along that stirs a deep feeling within you. I had already known Luffy, but I was attracted to him, and I found out he liked me back. When an omega meets the right alpha…your whole self changes." He carried the infant back to the cradle, placing him carefully onto the cushions.

"Can I ask you something?"

"As long as it's won't annoy me," Law warned, stopping his other boy from toppling over. "What is it?"

"How does…an omega like you sense out an alpha? I'm a fighter, same as you. How did you know you were attracted to Luffy?"

Law sat back on the couch and welcomed a daughter into his lap. "It's embarrassing and, in some ways, shameful for strong-willed omegas like us." He said. "But the right alpha will break through your stubborn walls and claim you. I fought off my attraction for Luffy for a long while. He pestered me until I finally gave in and found that he was my destined mate."

'Destined mate…' Sanji thought back to how his body reacted under Zoro's touch. He had liked it, and that scared him.

"We're like a pack of wolves," Law said. "Luffy is the pack alpha. You, Zoro, and I are pack members. By the laws of the alpha and omega world, an alpha like Luffy can take any omega he wants. The difference is this: Luffy is not that type of supreme alpha. You don't have to worry about him trying anything with you," Law said, though his tone was hard. "He only has eyes for me,"

Sanji put his hands up. "I understand completely."

"What's the relationship between you and Zoro?" Law asked, bouncing his daughter on his lap.

"Me and Zoro?" Sanji scoffed and crossed his arms. "He's an arrogant jerk, that's what he is. He makes me mad and annoys me!"

"He touched you in a way you liked, didn't he?"

Sanji's eyes widened. "How did you-"

Law smirked. "You have a flush on your cheeks, as well as that look in your eye," Law's features softened a bit. "You like him, don't you?"

Sanji was taken aback by that, but he didn't let it show. "I belong to no alpha,"

"I said the same thing," Law said, "Until Luffy came along."

"I'm not like you," Sanji said.

Law tilted his head to the side and smiled. "You're so full of it," he said. "However…you are under Luffy's protection, but if the time comes when you must return and my family is at risk, then you will go. I will not endanger my children to the craziness that is the Vinsmoke family."

"I'm not a Vinsmoke!" Sanji shouted. "I am just Sanji! I am not part of the family!"

"They will never let you go!" Law said harshly. "The Vinsmokes are a proud, strong army. I will NOT have them coming up to my castle door where they will challenge my alpha mate!"

Sanji scoffed. "You know nothing of my brothers," he said. "They are under my father's thumb, and they will do his bidding. Your fight is with Judge Vinsmoke, not me,"

"I have no reason to go to war with Judge Vinsmoke," Law said. "But my mate and I are harboring his only omega son. Don't you think that will cause more pressure and determination on their part?"

"There's nothing you can do," Law said. "Unless…"

"Unless what?"

"Unless you marry an alpha under Luffy's control…your father will have no way to break the marriage contract. I will mention this to Luffy."

"You want me to marry an alpha…and lose who I am?"

Law shook his head. "You will never lose who you are. You need the right alpha…and Zoro is the alpha for you,"

Sanji smirked and chuckled. "He and I don't get along. At all."

"You're blushing again," Law said. "You're full of shit."

Sanji sneered. "I am NOT marrying Zoro! To marry is to lose who I am! I will never, EVER, give myself up to an alpha! I would rather die than surrender to one!"

It was Law's turn to smile. "It's funny…I said those exact same words…but Luffy was different."

The door to the chambers opened and Luffy stepped in, munching down on a piece of meat. The children ran to him and started climbing on him. Luffy just laughed and let them do it.

"Hey Sanji!" Luffy said in greeting. "Doing some omega bonding?"

"I was just explaining to Sanji how we do things here," Law said.

"Oh right, because you're part of the crew now!" Luffy slapped Sanji on the back. "Your brothers were weird, and their alpha scents stunk."

"We were also discussing a way for Sanji to avoid being taken back to his family as well as not to cause any trouble for us," Law said.
"I'm still saying no!" Sanji said.

"What's this all about?" Luffy asked, looking between the two of them.

"Sanji should marry Zoro and that should get the Vinsmokes off our backs," Law added. "Sanji won't have to marry Blackbeard if he's already married,"

"Huh? Zoro marry?" Luffy laughed. "Zoro swore never to get married!"

Sanji crossed his arms. "I sure as hell am not going to accept a marriage proposal from that guy,"

"It's your best option," Law said.

"Traffy, don't force them together," Luffy said while the boy on his shoulders was pulling his hair. "I already told you, there's nothing to worry about. I'll take care of those Vinsmoke guys!"

Law sighed heavily and slumped in the sofa. "Why do I even try?" He said outloud to himself.

Zoro propped himself up against the bed's headboard and downed some ale from a jug. The two omegas he had slept with last night were sleeping beside him. It wasn't often he visited the nearest brothel, but after what happened with Sanji, he needed relief that couldn't be cooled by his hand. However, the whole time he was having sex, he was only thinking about Sanji. Though the omega prostitutes helped to curve the desire for the blonde helped a little, but annoyingly, he just wanted Sanji. He took a swig of ale again and finished off the jug. One of the omegas started to wake up.

"Mmmm…Master Zoro, that was so good," the one on the left moaned out.

The other woke up as well. "Are you going to stay longer, Master Zoro?" Asked the other while drawing little circles on Zoro's chest.

"No, I'm leaving," he said, getting up out of the bed and put his clothes back on while the omegas moaned in wanton desire. He ignored them.

He left the brothel and got on his horse, heading back to the castle. All he wanted to do was go right to sleep. He was welcomed back by some passing servants but Zoro just went to his chambers. Inside, he was expecting to find Sanji, instead his chamber was empty. Zoro didn't feel like seeking out Sanji, so he tossed off his boots and fell onto the bed. He didn't bother getting under the covers. He closed his eye and was instantly snoring.

Sanji was grateful for the room Luffy and Law had given him. It was small, smaller than Zoro's, but he didn't need much. The bed was fluffy and the sheets soft. He smiled and rolled around in the bed, feeling happier than he has ever felt in a long time. He was enjoying the quiet when he heard the sound of distant thunder. He got up from the bed and looked out the window. It was too dark to see the clouds, but he saw some spots of white.

Sanji remembered how scared he had been when there was a bad storm when he was little. The sound of the thunder had startled him and he was locked in his bedroom with no candles. He had pounded on the door, begging for someone to let him out. He was left all alone to curl up into a ball and hide under the covers while the storm raged outside.

Sanji frowned at the memory, hating his father for keeping him locked up when he was so scared. His father said that would make him stronger, but Sanji didn't believe it. He wasn't afraid of thunderstorms now as an adult but he was always reminded of that moment. Spots of rain started to tap at the window and Sanji turned away.

He got into bed and blew out the bedside candle. The thunder was getting louder and closer. Sanji pulled the covers up higher and rolled over so his back was facing the window. He wondered how Luffy and Law's kids were doing while hearing the storm? At least they have parents that would help them through it rather than just locking them away. If he ever did decide to have a child, they would have the best life growing up. If. The real word was 'if'. He suddenly had an image of himself and Zoro with a child between them. Sanji groaned loudly and stuck his head under the pillow.

A clap of thunder shocked Zoro awake from his drunken sleep. He sat up and held his head, cursing the headache he had. Zoro looked at the window and saw the heavy rain. He got up and looked at the end of the bed for Sanji but saw the omega wasn't there. Then he remembered that Sanji isn't considered a servant anymore and probably had his own room now.

Zoro got up, put his boots on, and left the room to go for a walk. The thunderstorm raged outside. It was so violent that Zoro could hear it even through the heavy stone walls. He continued to walk through the halls and then saw someone coming up the opposite way. It was Sanji.

'Shit…' Zoro thought. The blonde was the last person he wanted to see.

Sanji had gone for a walk as well and he saw Zoro coming towards him. Sanji didn't know what to do. Should he ignore Zoro and keep walking? He decided to keep walking. As soon as he got closer to Zoro, the other stopped him.

"I'm guessing you have your own room now?" Zoro asked.

Sanji nodded, unable to look at him. "Yeah, I do." Sanji noticed a different omega smell on Zoro. Two smells, actually. Sanji found himself feeling a little jealous. "Where have you been all day? You smell like a brothel,"

"That's because I was there," Zoro answered. "What's it matter to you?"

"No reason, you just smell."

"You sound jealous,"

Sanji scoffed. "Why would I be jealous?"

"Your curly eyebrow is twitching,"

Sanji grit his teeth and said, "I'm not jealous! You can sleep with whomever you want! It just won't ever be me!"

"You didn't move my hand right away when I stroked you," Zoro said.

"I was shocked at first," Sanji said. "That's all!" He really did remember Zoro's touch and he liked it. "You didn't have the right to touch me!" He suddenly became angry and brought his leg up to attack Zoro. Zoro blocked his leg. Sanji kept it up, but Zoro blocked each kick. "Fight back!" Sanji demanded.

Suddenly, Zoro reached his hand out and grabbed Sanji by the front of his shirt. He pulled Sanji into a kiss. Sanji became still as stone as Zoro crushed their lips together. Sanji had never kissed anyone before, not even a girl. Zoro's kiss was hard and passionate. The force of the kiss made Sanji's entire lower body tingle with pleasure. He had no choice but to let Zoro do the kissing for him. Then, he really realized what he was letting happen and he pulled his mouth away. He gave Zoro a shove and tried to leave when Zoro grabbed his wrist. Sanji swung his leg up high but Zoro dodged it. Zoro pulled him into his arms and kissed him again. Sanji struggled to get away because his body was reacting positively to Zoro's advances. He could feel the warm slick from his omega part trickling out. Finally, he ended up kissing Zoro back.

Zoro instantly grew aroused when Sanji started to kiss back. He pulled Sanji closer to him, crushing their bodies together. He could sense Sanji's building desire and once again shoved his hand into the front of Sanji's pants. A warm wetness greased his fingers and he knew for certain that Sanji was aroused. He had to be cautious, though. Sometimes omegas can go into heat if they are aroused enough. Sanji's arousal was evident on all ends. Zoro slid his hand away from the slit and wrapped his hand around Sanji's length.

Sanji broke the kiss when he felt Zoro's hand start to stroke him. He let out a moan and leaned into Zoro's touch, resting his forehead on Zoro's shoulder. He couldn't bring himself to look at Zoro, so he let himself feel instead. Sanji kept telling himself that he should pull away, but almost every part of him was screaming to stay. His knees were feeling weak and he unconsciously wrapped his arms around Zoro's neck. Sanji was pleasurably embarrassed. Zoro's stroking grew faster and Sanji felt the familiar buildup of climax. He had only ever orgasmed with his hand. It felt different being with another. He clenched his mouth shut as he shuddered and came in Zoro's hand.

Zoro had to keep his alpha instinct in control because he didn't want to forcibly mount Sanji. Every alpha part of him wanted to just throw Sanji to the floor and take him hard. He wanted to feel every bit of Sanji's omega body from the inside out. What was pleasing to him the most was the thought of making Sanji submit to his advances. Sanji was a strong fighter, but he was still an omega with an omega's needs. He was thrilled when he felt Sanji come in his hand, though he would have liked to hear Sanji's voice of pleasure. He pulled his hand out and looked at the pale cum sticking to his fingers. He felt Sanji pull away, but Sanji wouldn't look at him. Sanji's face was flushed and he was panting. Zoro took Sanji's hand and placed it over his erection. He needed release as well.

Sanji felt the hard cock in his hand and he admired the size of it. He knew Zoro wanted to receive the same treatment to curb his alpha desires. Sanji couldn't deny him. He slipped his hand inside and felt the hot girth of it. The skin was soft beneath his hand and he started stroking the same way Zoro did to him. He was too embarrassed to look at Zoro, who he could hear faintly moaning. Sanji teased the head with his thumb and felt Zoro shudder slightly. He also realized that he was in control of Zoro. That made him feel a bit better. He sped up the stroking, teasing the tip and rubbing the little hole. Zoro came with a groan and Sanji felt the warm cum in his hand. He had never touched an alpha before. He removed his hand and wiped it away from his hand on his pants. Sanji didn't know what else to do or say, so he stood there quietly, waiting for Zoro to do something.

As much as he wanted to, Zoro couldn't press Sanji to go any further. If he wanted Sanji to come to his bed, then he would have to make the stubborn omega come to that himself. It has to be Sanji's choice. If not, then it would be a forced mounting, and no omega deserved that. He was lucky to have so much self-control. Any other alpha would be mounting Sanji up against the wall. Zoro stepped away from him and cleared his throat.

"I'm going back to bed," Zoro said.

"Y-Yeah, me too," Sanji said to him.

They both turned and walked in separate directions without a word. Neither knew what else to say. They both returned to their chambers and flopped onto their beds, Sanji on his back and Zoro on his side. It was still storming outside.

Sanji eventually got under the covers and tried not to think about Zoro. He brought his hand up to his face and could smell Zoro's scent. The scent was warm and calm, but also strong. Sanji recalled his teacher saying that an omega knows how to choose an alpha by their scents. The stronger the scent, the more powerful an alpha is; especially for siring offspring. For an omega to choose the right alpha, they would need to rely on scent and strength. Sanji, however, never thought about picking an alpha when he was learning how to be an omega. When he was in his young teen years, he wanted to find an alpha that he could get along with, someone with a good personality. Strength was just something extra, but it wasn't important. These thoughts were keeping him from falling asleep.

He could still feel Zoro's hand on him and his slit tingled from the memory. Sanji found himself thinking about Zoro's body, thinking about those muscles and the way he holds swords. Sanji was starting to become aroused again, only this time it was different. Sanji's eyes widened. He knew what this particular feeling meant.

"Please…no!"

He was going into heat.

TBC