Preface
Island of Stars (Zoro x Tashigi)
Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at /works/60860383.
Rating: Mature Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: F/M Fandom: One Piece (Anime & Manga) Relationship: Roronoa Zoro/Tashigi Characters: Roronoa Zoro, Tashigi (One Piece) Additional Tags: Caring Roronoa Zoro, Tashigi - Freeform, Fluff and Smut, Christmas Smut
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2024-11-26 Words: 1,845 Chapters: 1/1 Island of Stars (Zoro x Tashigi)
by biiyue
Summary
Zoro and Tashigi, after weeks of mission followed by chasing pirates, stop on a winter island to rest. The atmosphere is peaceful and colorful lights illuminate the city. This environment creates the perfect opportunity for their relationship to evolve. Guided by need and repressed feelings, they share an intimate moment that brings out their true personalities.
Notes
Kon'nichiwa
This work comes from a challenge happened on Spirit Fanfics, called "Fictmas 2024".
The original work was in portuguese, so some changes could have happened in the translation process, for better integration of the storyline.
Enjoy!
Island of Stars (Zoro x Tashigi)
The island covered in white was an image that seemed like something out of a dream. The radiant sun peeked through the dense clouds, creating a vivid contrast to the sparkling white landscape that covered the island, as if they were stars in broad daylight.
The pirate hunters had docked to rest, as the island was isolated and protected with a harsh climate. Without wasting time, they head towards the city. Tashigi goes ahead, without losing Zoro's image. But a walk that was supposed to take an hour ended up being longer than two, thanks to the swordman's zero sense of sense.
-Stop being rude and give me your hand! - Tashigi adjusts her wool coat and takes off one of her gloves.
-I'm not a child, I'm following you, don't you see? - he refuses and crosses his arms, not only in protest, but also in an attempt to keep warm.
-We're tired and it's colder than we came prepared for, the faster we reach the city the better - he continues walking, but once again, he starts going in the wrong direction.
-Fuck Zoro, you leave me no other option!
She grabs a rope and puts it around his waist, like a collar. He tries to free himself, but receives a a small punch with the sword in the head.
-Are you crazy women?
-I just don't have the patience anymore - he puts his hands on the rope once again, but this time she hits using brutal force - Don't make me have to repeat myself or I will take even more drastic measures!
Knowing it was better to just accept it, he lets himself be guided by her. The truth is that he also urgently needed rest, after weeks of persistent persecution and accumulated tiredeness, he was also beginning to feel the chill in his bones.
Upon entering the city, they are surprised by the bright, colorful lights wrapped around the lamps, which also decorate the smaller trees, it was such a vivid contrast against the stark white landscape of a winter island. However, they are also the center of attention due to the inappropriate clothes they wore, and specially because Zoro following Tashigi thanks to the rope. She tries to hide the shame she was feeeling, and starts to walk more slowly, while he doesn't miss the opportunity to shrug his shoulders and go ahead, pulling her, making the situation worse. With a long sigh, he rubs his hands together in an attempt to warm himself, and they head towards one of the guesthouses.
Christmas lights illuminate the path they passed, the smell of pine, dried oranges and hot chocolate filled the air. The environment exuded a peculiar peace, a feeling of togetherness, without pressure or worries, tranquility and security.
As night falls, Zoro watches from afar as the bonfire grows in the center of the city. He preferred to be alone, watching the stars shine and the shape of the moon reflected in the snow. Tashigi, despite being forcibly enveloped by the residents, manages to escape, and when she sees him passing through the shadows, she can't help but follow him.
Ever since they decided to become pirate and bounty hunters, the journey has always been challenging. As expected, he had become strong and they managed to be on the same level in combat, but the determination he showed was the small big difference. Little by little, their mutual admiration began to develop into an attraction that was difficult to hide.
Zoro was standing still, with his eyes fixed on the horizon, the cold stromg wind making his coat fly and his swords clash against each other. She approaches with soft steps, and softly touches his shoulder.
-Why did you let me be dragged away by the boarding house manager?
-You smiled, and your eyes haven't stopped shining since we arrived in the city. I know you would enjoy experiencing the festivities with them.
He turns to her, his expression that was normally cold had something different, he was calm. She nods and smiles, looking towards the sky, filled with stars and the crescent moon.
-I like crowds, but I also like the peace of finding this type of island - she adjusts her scarf better - The island is beautiful, isn't it?
-Yes - Zoro replies without taking his eyes off her - Sometimes, the peace that comes from solitude is more valuable than any party.
The silence between them lasts for a few seconds, as they both watch the stars in the clear sky that night. That celebratory atmosphere seemed to have a culminating effect on their hearts. The feelings that both had held for so long began to surface, and the small gestures of affection ended up coming out as instincts.
Zoro turns to her, with a more serious look, but with a softness that she didn't often see.
-Tashigi... I...
Before he can finish his sentence, she grabs his arm, taking the initiative, and closing any distance between them. She didn't know what she was doing, but the intensity and intimacy of the moment guided her.
-I'm also not good at expressing what I feel - she says softly - but I can't stand being together. Constantly touching you and not kissing you.
The proximity between them, the magical enviroment of the island, and the heat that grew between them, ends up speaking louder. Zoro holds her with unexpected strength, and steals a shy, soft and quick kiss. Tashigi blushes and gets lost in the eyes that shine like stars on a black background. In a tender and long gesture, the lips meet, but this time involved in a long-held desire. The feeling of heat from the kisses contrasted with the cold of the night, but in the hearts of both, a flame of affection and desire was lit. The kiss is stopped by Zoro, who, with an almost imperceptible smile, places one of the locks behind Tashigi's ear, making her smile and pull the scarf up more.
-You're cold, we'd better go back - Zoro extends his hand, and unlike so many other times, their fingers intertwine.
As it was the city's festivities, there were only big rooms with single bed. Tashigi closes the door behind her, begins to take off her coat and scarf. Before she can hang them up, a hand tugs at her chin, and another wraps around her waist.
-I know we should take this calmly, but I'm not capable, I need to feel you!
Before she can respond, his lips invade hers, in need and ferocity. Correspondingly, the arms wrap around the neck, reducing any space that may still exist.
Tashigi was reserved and her shyness often won, but her strong sense of justice counterbalanced it in necessary moments. For his part, Zoro was lonely and liked his personal space, but his determination prevailed. Both shared a silent connection, where the fear of vulnerability and the need to protect each other made the relationship complicated, creating emotional tension and thus repressing what they felt.
That night, all the doubts they had disappeared, and they became one. Clothes were scattered around the room. Their restrained personalities gave way to the primal instinct of being both swordspeople and warriors. The hands explored the naked bodies, capturing each scar, roughness, curve, leaving a trail of nails and bites. Zoro pushes her against the wall, while one of his hands went up her side and made space for his mouth to leave bites, the other walked along her entrance looking for the sensitive spot. A moan coming from Tashigi gives him the answer he was looking for, and without wasting time the movements become circular, with pressure that gradually increases. Invaded by those sensations, she digs her nails into his shoulder, whispering his name.
Their eyes meet, he smiles knowing that by having her weakness tied to his fingers, he has power over the game and he's amazed by her face of pleasure and moans. Catching her breath, and giving him a false sense of power, she lets her weight drop and on instinct for him to grab her, she gains the upper hand. He's now the one leaning against the wall, still trying to reverse positions once again, but she was strong. She began to rain kisses down his torso, down his abdomen and ran his tongue along his pelvis, while her hand gently grabbed him. He reacts to that soft touch, which he dreamed of so many nights, closes his eyes and lets himself feel it. When he feels the moisture in his mouth, he doesn't contain the moan of pleasure. At a quick glance at his expression, she smiles and focuses on also quenching her desire to have him.
Surrendered to carnal pleasures, they did not understand why they waited so long. It's as if the bodies knew where the touches were most intense and necessary. It was not only an intimate moment, but also a demonstration of the strength they possessed.
He would hold her on his lap, rubbing himself and depositing his desire in kisses, or he would hold her hands until he was satisfied with the moans of pleasure heard, and how much she released herself on his fingers. She stopped him from moving, against the wall or on the bed, the control was hers, but he always ended up returning to her lips. No words were needed, the looks and body movements spoke for themselves.
On top of him, resting her hands on his torso, she allows herself to be enlarged by that volume. Unable to see her face of pleasure and destruction, his arms pull her towards him and he increases the speed of his thrusts. Between kisses and bites on the chest and neck, they both lose any sanity that still wanting to separate, he spins over her, and fits his hips against hers. A sigh mixed with a moan leaves those lips, followed by Zoro's name. The fingers press the skin in different points, the excitement increases, as does the pressure around your member.
They were both close, her nails were digging into his glutes that were rising and pulling him towards her. She also needed to have it on her lips. Deepening his thrusts, she leans over her and brushes her hair away from her face.
-Zoro, I'm going to cum!
-Show me how much I left you surrendered to me Tashigi!
Without breaking their gaze, they find themselves flooded by each other's fluids. But there is also the glow of having declared themselves, and the desire has finally been satisfied.
Lying next to each other, recovering the intensity and speed of how the relationship transformed, they start to laugh. A rare event, but the happiness they felt at that moment was so great and was mixed with all the adrenaline, and feelings demonstrated by the need to possess each other's a doubt, that island was one of stars, because with each orgasm given and received, the best description for the electricity they felt, were countless stars exploding and expanding.
Afterword
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