Lovers In The Long Grass

by Tenkku

Sanji was quietly living in the omega monastery until it is attacked by barbarian warriors from the Northern Island. Sanji is taken prisoner by alpha Zoro and brought to his homeland. Both of them find an attraction to one another but neither wants to give in or submit. Their passion heats up the more they fight and bicker. Full summary inside

9. Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Old Memories

Zoro and Luffy rode their horses to near exhaustion as they finally saw the castle come into view. The moment they reached the castle gate, they jumped from their horses and quickly ran inside. Nothing seemed to be out of place or destroyed. That meant the people who had come here wanted a person and not material goods. Then, a young servant girl rushed up to them.

"Master Luffy, Master Zoro, you're back!"

"What happened here?" Zoro demanded.

"They came…the…the bad people, and they took Sanji away!"

"Where's Law?" Luffy asked.

"I think he's in your chambers," She said.

"So, Sanji was taken by his family?" Zoro asked, just to clarify.

"They seized the castle," she said. "We didn't know what to do. All they wanted was to take Sanji…Master Law handed him over,"

Zoro closed his eye and crossed his arms. He didn't blame Law for what he did. Both Law and Luffy had a family to defend.

"They also…" she paused and blushed, looking away from them.

"What?" Luffy demanded. "What else did they do?"

The young woman couldn't speak, so one of the other servants, a young man, came up and told them.

"The Vinsmokes…had their way with Master Law," he said. "There was nothing we could do to stop it. Our main goal was to protect the children!"

Zoro turned a wide eye to Luffy, seeing the hot flush of anger on his friend's face.

"Where is Law now?" Luffy asked.

"In his chambers. He's locked himself in," said the young man. "And he's wanted back-to-back baths, too."

Luffy didn't bother excusing himself but hurried off to their chamber. He needed to see Law. His bond mark was aching the closer he got. When he got to the door, he tried the knob, but it was locked. Luffy pounded his fist on the door.

"Law! Let me in!"

Luffy waited a moment and then heard the door unlock. He pushed it open, nearly knocking Law to the floor. Instantly, Luffy could sense the smell of other alphas. Law kept a stoic expression, standing tall and wrapped in a silken robe. Luffy reached out and grabbed the robe, ripping it from Law's body. Immediately, Luffy saw the fingermark bruises on Law's wrists and arms. He even noticed the bruises on Law's thighs and hips.

"Those bastards!"

Law quickly grabbed what was left of his robe. He didn't want Luffy to see him like this. He didn't know what to say to Luffy- what could he say? Luffy knew now what happened. The children were with the nannies, but he did have their youngest in the room, resting in a cradle. The baby started to cry, picking up on the tension in the room. Law quickly went to the cradle and lifted the baby out of it, blanket and all.

"I had to do it, Luffy," Law said.

"Do what?"

Law looked away, still holding their youngest. "Hand Sanji over to his family," he closed his eyes. "I couldn't allow them to storm the castle and harm our children. I did not want to hand Sanji over…but I had to protect our family."

"I heard what they did to you," Luffy said, all the usual humor gone from his voice. "Zoro won't be the only one heading to their territory."

Law looked at him then. "You don't have to go- it's over with now, and-"

"I'm not going to let them get away with this!"

"You don't have to avenge me!"

"You didn't go into heat, right?"

Law shook his head. "No, I didn't."

"You're going to have to get over me leaving to avenge because I'm going to do it. They had no right to do to you what they did!"

"I just…want to forget what happened."

"Just so you know, I don't blame you at all," Luffy told him. "We'll get Sanji back, and I'll take care of those three bastards myself! I'm going to let them get away with it. I'll get them so beaten down they'll be begging for me to stop!"

Law, as an omega, loved the protectiveness coming from Luffy. It made him want to bear his neck, but he didn't want anyone touching him. He also didn't want anyone to know, but Luffy found out, so word got around. People would look at him differently now.

"Hey…you'll be okay," Luffy said, going over to Law and embracing them both. "Thanks for protecting our kids. I want you to stay here with them while Zoro and I go."

"Do you really need to go with Zoro?" Law asked. "I said you don't have to defend my honor or anything,"

"But I'm going to," Luffy said. "Let's go see the children. That will get your mind off things."

Sanji hated being back at this hellhole of a home. He looked up at the castle remembering lots of bullying. He was certain that when he went inside, more memories would come to him. There was blood on the seat, and the wetness had cooled in his pants. He felt more tears coming as he placed a hand over his belly. Their baby was gone. Sanji would never, ever forgive them for what they did. There was a lot he wouldn't forgive, but killing his unborn baby was the very last straw. He could not find any redeeming qualities in his family. He just hated them all.

Two guards exited him from the prison wagon. Sanji suddenly kicked both the guards with his feet and took off in a run. It was stupid to do it, but it was fight or flight. He could hear his brothers coming after him. More blood came out, and he felt very faint. There was an intense pain in his abdomen, and he fell to the ground. He was panting in pain, holding his stomach. He shouldn't have run in this condition. His vision was getting blurry, and he rolled over onto his back. Now, his senses were starting to dull as he was pulled onto his feet. He couldn't stand, so one of the brothers carried him. Sanji's world went black as silent tears fell on his already tear-stained cheeks.

When Sanji came to, he was in his old bedroom. He quickly got up and then hissed at the pain between his legs. He didn't know how long he was out for, but the miscarriage still hurt. No one cleaned him. Sanji went to the door only to find it locked. Of course, they would lock him in. He needed a bath to wash away the blood. He wouldn't be surprised if they were keeping him like this on purpose as punishment. But just as he was going back to the bed, the door clicked open. Sanji thought it was one of his brothers, but it was their father, Judge Vinsmoke. His brothers followed behind him. Sometimes, Sanji forgot how big and terrifying his father was; he was tall and muscular, a hardcore alpha. Sanji turned his gaze away from their father and glared at his brothers, who were smirking and grinning at him. Sanji was not going to back down. He would show them that he was no longer weak.

But he hadn't expected his father's large hand to backhand him. The force of the strike was so hard that Sanji hit the floor. His cheek was screaming in pain from the hit.

"You stupid, stupid omega!" Judge shouted at him. "You've ruined everything, you little whore! And you had to get knocked up, too! What a shameful disappointment you are!"

"Then let me leave!" Sanji countered. "There's no reason for me to be here! Blackbeard won't want me now! So let me go! You'll never have to see me again!" He got up from the floor and glared at his father, his cheek still stinging.

"Don't get your hopes up," Judge said. "I will work to smooth this over, so there's still a chance you can be married and mated to him."

Sanji's stomach dropped after hearing that from his father. There's still a chance Blackbeard would want him? He didn't want his family to see the look of fear and uncertainty on his face.

"And you're in luck," Judge started. "Blackbeard will be here tomorrow for a visit, and you will be presented to him. We'll get you cleaned up and presentable."

"Please, just let me go," Sanji said to his father.

"You're such a failure, Sanji, that I'm ashamed to call you my son. At least be somewhat useful to this family."

"I hate you! I hate all of you! I-" Sanji let out a choked sound as his father's hand grabbed his neck, lifting him from the floor.

"If you ruin this for us, I will lock you in the dungeon, like old times, but leave you there." He dropped Sanji to the floor.

Sanji coughed, rubbing his neck. He didn't want to go into the dungeon. Not again. It was always dark, damp, and cold.

"I'll send a bath up to you. Clean yourself, you're a mess," Judge said with a sneer, then exited the room.

Sanji glared at his brothers. "Why the hell are you three still here? Get out!"

"Aw, but we've missed you," Nji remarked with sarcasm. "Don't you want to spend some time with us?"

"He's disgusting right now," Ichiji said. "There's too much blood on his pants."

Sanji glared at Ichiji. "You're the one who did, you bastard!"

Ichiji chuckled. "Please, if I didn't do it, then Dad would have. Why do you have to be brainless as well as useless?"

"Yeah, ome-GUH!" Yonji pretended to throw up.

"And you reek," Niji said. "You smell like blood and an alpha. It's that green-haired guy, right? Once Dad finds him, he'll be executed by burning."

Sanji's eyes widened. "He's committed no crime!"

"He fucked a noble-blooded of high family standing," Said Ichiji. "Any peasant who touches a noble in that way is sentenced to burn or hang."

"You don't even know how to fuck right," laughed Yonji. "What a loser!"

"You're a noble blood omega, and your life is not your own," Ichiji said. "You belong to our alpha father. He makes the decisions in your life. Omegas can't think on their own and need someone guiding them."

"That's not true! If anything, omegas are stronger than alphas! We can give life,"

"That's stupid," Yonji said.

Sanji glared at them but said nothing more. He just wanted his bath so he could wash the sticky blood off of him. He turned away from his brothers, suddenly feeling lightheaded and dizzy. He didn't want to sit down on the bed because he would get blood on it. Sanji sat on a chair instead. He hasn't even had a moment to mourn. He was waiting on the bath water to clean himself. Maybe he would feel better if he didn't have a constant reminder of what's happening in his body.

"We should all go for a walk in the gardens," said Niji. "You haven't been home in so long, things have changed around here."

"I don't want to go," Sanji said, crossing his arms. "To hell with all of you," He remembered when Zoro said, 'Heaven doesn't want him, and Hell's afraid he'll take over.' His brothers were strong, but Zoro could take all of them. Luffy too. They were scared of Luffy the last time they saw each other. "Go walk yourselves."

Finally, his brothers left so he could be on his own. The locked behind him. So, he was to be a prisoner in this place until he either finds a way out or Zoro and Luffy come for him. He didn't 'want' to be saved like some damsel in distress, but his options were slim. He laid two hands on his belly and felt new tears starting. That baby was his and Zoro's, but Ichiji got rid of it. He used his other hand to wipe away the tears.

Then, the door clicked open, and it was some servants wheeling in a bathtub. He was given a bar of soap and a washcloth. He thanked the servants and waited for them to leave. He wondered who unlocked the door. Whoever it was, they didn't show their face or come in. He was locked in again.

Sanji sighed and stripped himself of his clothes, his pants heavily spotted with old blood as it had already started to turn brown. He kicked the clothes away and got into the tub. It was a small round tub, but he could fit comfortably in it. His brothers were allowed to use the big bathtubs, and he always got stuck with the small one. He washed every part of his body with the scented soap and came to the last place, the area between the thighs. Some tears fell into the water as he cleaned his inner thighs and slit. His lower half was starting to ache. At least he got all the blood off.

Sitting alone in a dimly lit room, Sanji sighed and tilted his head back. He started to think about Zoro. He missed the big green dummy. They could have another child in time. He was feeling anxious about everything now that he was alone. Tomorrow he will see Blackbeard. He could only hope Blackbeard wouldn't want him. The thought of being with any other male other than Zoro disgusted him. He felt himself grow hard despite all that was happening. Just thinking about Zoro had his body feeling hot. It will distract him for a little while.

Sanji took his swollen member in his hand under the water and started stroking. He thought about Zoro with that strong, naked body looming above him. He pictured Zoro sucking on his nipples and one of those large hands slipping behind him. Sanji moaned and stroked harder. He can remember the feeling of Zoro's thrusts, and Sanji wanted Zoro to be here for real. He shuddered and came in the water. For a short moment, his mind was blissfully blank.

Then, he was brought back to reality. He finished his bath and wiped away the water. His lower parts still hurt, but they were tolerable now. At least someone set out clothing for him. It was a nightwear set with the number 66 sewn on the upper right side. Sanji refused to wear them and would rather go naked. There was a knock at the door, and he quickly put only the pants on. He beckoned the person to come in. The door unlatched, and a servant came in with a tray of food. The young woman looked older than her years, but living with the controlling Vinsmokes would age anyone. His father and brothers were always rude and abusive to the servants.

Sanji thanked her warmly, and she flushed. She probably was used to being yelled at by his brothers. She quickly left the roo,m and the door closed and locked again. Sanji wanted to know who was locking the door. Then, he looked at the food and frowned. A bowl of something that looked like meat stew, some boiled potatoes, strawbeans, and a small cup of cut strawberries. The only thing that looked good was the strawberries. He tried the stew, but it was saltless and bland, and the meat was overcooked. The vegetables were tasteless, and the potatoes were too dense. He knew he had to eat though. But before he could start eating, his door was unlocked again. He thought it was another servant, but it turned out to be his father. Sanji felt a mix of fear and hatred.

"Not only did you have to be born an omega, but you also have to be shameful and foolish," said Judge.

"I have nothing to say to you," Sanji said, trying to focus on his bland dinner.

"Blackbeard is coming tomorrow, so you'd better behave yourself!"

Sanji didn't respond.

"Your body is ruined now, but he might change his mind with the popper wording. I'll have an outfit ready for you tomorrow. You will wear it without complaint. Tomorrow, you will remember your omega duties and manners. Only speak when spoken to, not that you have anything worth saying," Judge added to be an insult. "You will do anything Blackbeard commands of you. If you embarrass me more than you already do, I won't hesitate to take off my belt!"

"Screw off, old man!" Sanji said.

"You know, Sanji, that I'm aware of who you've been whoring yourself to. While a dirt poor peasant is all you deserve, we're making an exception for Blackbeard. It's something you should be excited about- having a rich, powerful alpha by your side. It's a position only omegas dream of."

"Then use a different omega," Sanji said. "I'm not interested in Blackbeard or being a part of this family."

Judge crossed his arms and moved closer to Sanji, his big shadow looming over him. "You don't want to take the easy way? You want things to be difficult?"

Sanji turned his face away.

"If you don't do as I say and stop being stubborn, I'm going to get that green-haired alpha and burn him at the stake, and you can watch."

Sanji's eyes widened, and he looked up at his father. "Are you threatening me?"

"That's what we're going to do if you don't behave. If he's on his way here," Judge smirked. "Well, that'll just make things easier. You're not going back to him. You're going with Blackbeard. You will live your life in silence and submission while making children. That is your only path as an omega."

Sanji knew his father and brothers were not giving him empty threats. They would burn Zoro! He couldn't risk something happening to Zoro. He was trapped. His only real hope is that Blackbeard doesn't want him. Then, he could escape. But what if Blackbeard did want him? Sanji felt sick as he thought about being with that alpha. But Zoro…he couldn't let anything happen to him, especially on his behalf. Sanji hung his head and said,

"Alright…I'll be good."

"That's better," said Judge. "Be the same way tomorrow, or you'll be punished, as will your little green rapist."

Sanji shot his father a harsh look. "He's not a rapist!"

Judge chuckled deeply and smirked. "That's the story we're going to tell Blackbeard in hopes he takes pity on you. Remember, you do as I say and stay silent! Now get some rest, you have a big day tomorrow." With that, Judge slammed the door, and it locked again.

Sanji rushed to the water closet and threw up some bile. His anxiety was starting to rear its ugly head. He was trapped now. There was nothing he could do. If Zoro comes to save him, he'll be caught and burned. He wished there was some way to get word back to Zoro. And his father called Zoro a rapist, the biggest lie that man has ever told. But what if Blackbeard believes it?

Sanji stayed up all night thinking about different scenarios. He finally stopped when the sun started to rise.

Zoro wished he could travel faster, but he couldn't let the horse get exhausted. He decided to ride alone because Luffy was gathering up their allies to attack Germa. Zoro had one goal, and that was to save Sanji.

He had to rest the horse, so he stopped by a brook and dismounted. He took a seat on the ground as the horse drank from the brook and nibbled on grass.

Zoro wondered what Sanji was doing right now. He hoped he wasn't hurt. Law had told him what happened to their unborn child. Zoro gripped the hilt of a sword and gritted his teeth. Law said it was the red-haired brother and that Vinsmoke brother would be his target!

It started to get dark, and he was forced to camp for the night. He didn't sleep well because he kept thinking about saving Sanji. His omega needed his help. When he gets Sanji back, they will properly mat,e and he will give the bonding mark. Sanji could get pregnant again; then, they could all live peacefully. He wanted to start a family, and Sanji would be his mate. He WILL rescue Sanji from that place. Then, they can lie in the long grass again by the water and watch the clouds passing by.

As dawn came, Zoro packed up his things and continued on the way. He stayed on the dirt path until he came to a fork in the path. He didn't know which way to go.

"I guess I'll try this way," Zoro took the path to the left.

Sanji hated his outfit.

His father spared no expense to get top-quality clothing. The vest was pure white with gold buttons. A gold brocade pattern was stitched in swirls and stood out on the white. His undershirt was a golden color as well. His pants were doe brown and his knee-high boots black. The most annoying thing, however, was the small golden tiara that was clearly made for a woman. Sanji looked at himself in the mirror and wanted to rip the clothing off. The only alpha he should be mating and marrying was Zoro. His eyes started to well with tears.

A guard showed up to take him to the feasting hall. Sanji was surprised to see Reiju there as well. His brothers and father all stared at him as he entered. Blackbeard was at the other end of the table with a big plate of food in front of him. Sanji's lip curled up in disgust. There were bits of chewed food stuck in the black beard, and it was even on his bare chest. He had a big stomach that was just as hairy as his chest. Blackbeard was a large man, almost as big as his father. Sanji felt faint.

"My omega son, Sanji," Judge said.

Sanji could feel Blackbeard undressing him with his eyes.

"It's that golden hair I like the most!" Blackbeard said with a toothless grin. "It reminds me of honey," He took a big bite of meat and waved Sanji over to him with a large hand. "Come over here," he demanded with one cheek full of meat and some juices trickling out to land in his beard.

Sanji felt like he would vomit, and he hesitated.

"I said get over here!" Blackbeard demanded again, spitting out food as he spoke.

Sanji forced himself to move and slowly walked over to Blackbeard. The large alpha smelled like dirt and meat.

Blackbeard put his meat down and lifted a hand to squeeze Sanji's cheeks. "Teeth look good," he ripped open Sanji's shirts to rub one finger on his right nipple, pushing it. "Hm. Not responsive," the other hand shoved into Sanji's pants to feel his groin and touch his slit.

Sanji was going to throw up. He was being treated like some farm animal at an auction. He didn't want this smelly asshole touching him. Only Zoro can touch him. He would never be aroused like this. But when a large finger traced the line of his slit, he lost it. He yanked Blackbeard's hand from his pants and spun his leg to strike the alpha. Blackbeard must not have been expecting it because he didn't dodge. Sanji's foot struck Blackbeard's mouth so hard that the chair fell backward, hitting the floor.

The room was silent. Everyone was in shock or surprise.

Blackbeard got up and grinned, showing the missing teeth and his gums bleeding from the kick. Sanji attacked again, using his legs and feet to strike. Blackbeard was laughing as he dodged the kicks. Sanji could hear his father shouting at him to sto,p but he refused to listen. Sanji thought he was doing a swift job in fighting Blackbeard, but then the large alpha became angry. Blackbeard started to attack, and Sanji tried to block him, but the bastard was too strong! Blackbeard grabbed him by the neck, and he gasped as the hand squeezed on his windpipe.

"That's enough out of you, omega!" Blackbeard sneered. "I wasn't finished my inspection of your body!"

Sanji struggled to break free, but Blackbeard was holding tight. He felt the alpha's hand go into the front of his pants and to his slit. Blackbeard squeezed harder as he forced one thick finger inside. Sanji gasped for both shock and air.

"It's been breached," Blackbeard said to Judge, pulling his hand out. He licked his finger, tasting the wetness from Sanji's slit.

"I told you he was raped," Judge reminded him. "He's having a hard time coping,"

"He probably did something to deserve it," Blackbeard said. He lifted Sanji higher by the neck.

Sanji found the strength to kick Blackbeard in the stomach. He used his other foot as well. But the kicks did not loosen the hold on his neck. Blackbeard lifted a hand to touch his face, but Sanji bit him hard, drawing blood. Blackbeard pulled his hand away and lowered Sanji back to the floor, still holding his neck.

"You have a spark in you. A fire! All that kicking you do, just like a wild horse. But horses can be broken, little filly," He turned to Judge. "Consider us allies now," he said. "I'm taking this one as a 'bride'!" He finally let Sanji go, and the omega collapsed to the floor.

Sanji coughed and tried to catch his breath once he was released. He heard those terrifying words. Blackbeard wanted him.

"However, Judge, I will not be paying you the full amount for your son," Blackbeard said. "Since he's not a virgin and his slit has been breached, I'm only giving you half."

"Half?!" Judge repeated, outraged. "He was raped, so it wasn't his fault!"

"Then you should have kept a better eye on him," Blackbeard countered. "You can't rape an omega, it's what they exist for!" He grinned and laughed. "Be grateful I'm taking him at all. He's a little spitfire, and I love nothing more than breaking a strong will! I'll have him be submissive and obedient in no time!" He crouched down to look at Sanji. "I'm a very sex-hungry alpha, so you'd better get used to it and fast, little filly."

Sanji could sense Blackbeard's alph aura and it was almost the same as Luffy's. He remained on the floor while Blackbeard went to sit back at the table to finish his meal. Slowly, he got up and proceeded to leave, expecting his family to stop him, but they didn't. However, once he left, he heard footsteps behind him. He could sense his brothers. He made a quick turn and exited the castle to go to the garden. His brothers followed, whispering and chuckling. Sanji has had enough and he spun around to glare at him.

"Stop following me!" He shouted. "Don't you three have anything else better to do?"

"You've been gone for so long," Niji mocked. "We just want to spend time with our brother,"

"Cut the bullshit, Niji!" said Sanji. "What do you guys really want?"

"To congratulate you on your engagement," smirked Ichiji. "We get to be uncles,"

Sanji turned away from them and then stopped when he looked at the apple tree. Suddenly, a memory came back to him. His brothers tied his feet together with rope and hung him upside down from the branch. Sanji could still see the rope marks in the bark.

"I think he's remembering when we were playing with this tree," Yonji said.

"Oh yeah, we used to string him up, remember?" Niji grinned. "And take turns hitting him."

"Get…away…from…me!" Sanji said his words slowly. His anger was increasing.

"As if we'd listen to you, ome-GUH!" Yonji mocked.

"You should be focused on pleasing your soon-to-be husband," said Ichiji.

"Are you still pining for your green-haired peasant?" said Niji with a smirk. "I hope he comes, because it'll be so much fun to watch him burn, and you can watch it too, from your spot on Blackbeard's cock!"

The brothers all shared in a roaring laugh and Sanji quickly lost control. He spun his leg up high and kicked all three of them in the head. It was lucky they were all standing side-by-side. They stumbled backward with Niji falling on Yonji. Ichiji had some blood on his lip. Yonji'a face was already showing a bruise and Niji actually lost a tooth.

"GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME!" Sanji shouted so hard and so loud that it hurt his throat.

He hurried away, fuming, but he could hear his brothers coming after him. There wasn't much space to get away in the garden, and Sanji ended up hitting a dead end. He spun around to see his brothers coming towards him. He prepared himself for a fight. As he figured, Niji swung first and Sanji dodged it. Sanji continued to block their attacks but one managed to hit him in the face. That gave his brothers enough time to take him down. They took turns punching him in the stomach and other parts of his body. Sanji spat up some blood and one hit to the back of his head had him falling forward. His entire body ached. One of his brothers put his foot on his head, pressing it into the ground.

"What are you three doing?!" It was their father, who already had his belt in his hand. "Foolish, idiotic boys! Sanji needs to be in good condition!"

"He attacked us first," Yonji said.

Sanji was still panting in pain as he watched his father come over to him. Sanji wanted to cower, but he didn't want to give in.

"You little omega whore…because of that, I lost a lot of money! You're still nothing but a failure!" Judge brought the belt down and it struck Sanji's back.

Sanji had to bite his bottom lip so hard that it bled. His father kept hitting him with the leather belt and it was only adding to his already pained body.

"You cost me so much! A belt is not good enough for you!" He turned to the brothers. "Put him in the dungeon! That will help to humble him."

Sanji's eyes widened. Not there…not again! He should just give in, but he thought about Zoro and what Zoro would do. Zoro would continue to fight. Sanji gave in and let the brothers take him to the dungeon.

Sanji sat on the cold stone floor as the cell door was shut and locked. He was always punished down here, and his brothers would often lock him in these cells to tease him. Sanji, now finally alone, began to cry. He cried for his rotten luck. He cried for help. He cried for Zoro. But Zoro would tell him to keep fighting, so he can't give in. Sanji wiped the tears from his eyes and stood up. He gripped his fists at his sides and took a deep breath.

"I will not be defeated!"

TBC