Sacrifice

Remember

Zoro's POV

"W-What? Why do I need to apologize? He's the one that blew up on me!" I gulp when I see Luffy stare at me with eyes I've only seen a few times. "After what he's been through, I would've too. Especially after what you have said to him. I don't blame him one bit." My eyes widen at his statement. Seeing Luffy so serious doesn't happen often. I don't like where this is going. "What do you mean? He wasn't hurt too was he? I pushed him out of the way so that didn't happen." I see a ghost of a grin on Luffy's face at my question. "He will probably kill me for telling you all this. Though if it helps you understand what's been going on, then I'll tell you." Luffy says going back to a stone cold face. I stare at him questioningly at his remark.

"I've never seen Sanji like this. I don't think I ever want to see it again. Chopper and I talked to the crew about our plans for you. We told them we were giving you 3 more days then we were gonna let you go. Nothing was helping and you weren't getting better and at the time there was nothing we can do. No medication, blood transfusions, nothing.  After we announced it, Sanji demanded that everyone has to get out of the galley. He had a look in his eyes that made even me see that something was really wrong. I stayed so I could tell him the truth. He was trying to ignore what was going on and was putting up a front until I finally jsut told him you were dying. He lost himself. He fought me with his hands Zoro. He destroyed the whole place. Food, plates, booze, everything. I had to catch him before he did anymore damage to himself and anything else that was around him. Franky and Usopp were working on repairs for almost a whole day. Once he finally broke, he just screamed. It was painful to witness. Like if you were to leave a part of him would leave too." I feel myself starting to shake at his admittance. The cook....he lost himself? There's no way. "Why would he react like that? He had to have said something while doing all this" I ask. "That isn't something for me to say. You are going to have to talk to him about it." I nod at his words. "Zoro. Do you not remember anything that was said to you while you were out?" He asks. I shake my head at him with a pained look on my face. "No. It feels like everyone is talking at once whenever I try to think about it."

"Wait Luffy. Did you say he screamed?" He nods his head in agreement. "Yeah. It was painful to hear. It sounded like someone ripped his heart out."

Screaming

Blood Curdling

Heart wrenching

"You're so damn stubborn you Marimo! You had to play the hero didn't you?! And then had the audacity to say that the crew needs me more then you? That is the dumbest lie I've ever heard."

"Please wake up. I haven't even told you that I loved you yet."

"I don't like knowing you effect me this much. But you do. I want you here with me. On the Sunny. Happily napping away or training without a care in the world. Zoro. I love you. I have lost many things throughout my life. I was alone before. I'm not now. I'm strong and can handle myself even when fighting you. You're all I ever wanted. You're all I ever need. Please......You cannot leave me here."

I gasp and grab my head in pain. I let out a painful moan and cradle my head in my hands. I feel Luffy's hand on my back yelling trying to get my attention.

"I know I get in your way sometimes and I'm sorry about that. I will make sure you're okay even if it kills me."

"Luffy! W-What is going on!?" I say through gritted teeth. "I-I don't know! I'll go get Chopper." I feel his hand leave shoulder as I am left by myself.

"I can't become Pirate King without you! I will have the strongest crew and you will be one of them!"

"No amount of money is worth losing you or anyone for that matter. You're gonna be okay."

"All of you have become the family I've never truly had. You protected me from many things and have always been there."

I let out a low groan as my head begins pounding even worse. The pain is unbearable. I can hear everyones voices more clear now.

"I don't like super sappy shit but all of all we want you to wake up so we can have more adventures."

"The captain needs you Zoro. And I know you'll make it."

"I will be in your debt. You saved me. I will forever be grateful for what you and the rest of the crew have done."

I feel myself slowly losing conciousness as I hear movement around me. "Zoro! What's going on!?!" A high pitch voice surrounds me as the crews voices are still swirling around in my head. I try to respond but can't find the words. I squeeze my eyes tighter as Chopper's voice is slowly going in and out. I feel myself slipping off the bench. Right before I hit the ground, I feel arms catch me as I lose conciousness.

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Wohoo! Zoro's memories are finally coming baaaaack! Next chapter will finally have some Zosan moments together!! I hope you guys are excited as I am! Also very very nervous about writing smut in the future. Havent written it before so I hope it turns out well. It won't be in the next chapter but it will be in this story in the future. Hope you guys enjoyed! <3