TMATP (Zosan) Sequel

Chapter 6

It was for their own good

Those are the words Sanji kept repeating in his head ever since he left the crew

He is leaning on the railing of the balcony

He keeps telling himself that but a part of him feels like he made the wrong decision. No. He was sure it was the right decision. It will be better for the crew and Zoro. Going was the right decision. Right?

He can't stop the pain he feels but his resolve is solid. He can't be a burden. He should be grateful for at least being part of the crew and having such good friends. He can't be selfish. He can deal with this, just one thing..

"Why are you here?"

"Sanji, is that any way to greet your sister whom you haven't seen for 13 years"

Reiju sat slack in a chair, legs crossed, a smirk played on her lips

"I was planning on not seeing you guys for a while longer"

Reiju lightly laughed. The room soon fell into silence. She has been sitting there for a while and it's slowly getting to Sanji. He needs to be alone so he can wallow in despair and anger, and it's very annoying to have some there

"You know, when Yonji and I went out to sea in hope of greeting you we ran into some people"

Sanji quirked a brow at this

"Your crew"

Sanji froze

'What the hell?'

'Why do they have to complicate things. But Big Mom's territory is huge and heavily guarded. Hopefully it's enough to keep them away'

"They mistook Yonji for you since he was wearing a cloak. Well, except the Pirate hunter. He seemed to know right away. Are you two close?"

"Are you kidding me, we bout heads all the time"

Sanji was trying not to get flustered over what Reiju said and the fact that Zoro was the only one who noticed. He hates and loves how Zoro knows him so well, well apart from his past

And that seemed to stop his flusteredness. He and Zoro were already in a fight before all of this. Zoro must hate him right about now

"Right, whatever you say"

Reiju watched the transition of Sanji's emotions. Sanji really needs to learn to mask his emotions well

"Pudding is a good girl. I like her"

"I already told you I'm not getting married to her"

"Why so? Is there someone else?"

'YES'

"No"

"Then what's the problem?"

'What's the problem? 1. You guys practically kidnapped me  2. This marriage is by force.  3. I don't want anything to do with the Vinsmokes and 4. I already have someone whom I would rather marry'

"I-"

Sanji stopped his sentence when he heard the sound of loud footsteps approaching. He turned his attention towards the door. He already had a feeling who it was and gritted his teeth

The door flew open to reveal Vinsmoke Judge; leader of the Germa Kingdom and the bastard Sanji wishes to not have his blood running through his veins

Sanji looked him straight in the eye, gaze unwavering. Judge met his glare. The tension of the room seemed to have increase. The room was indulge in silence. Reiju said nothing standing silently by her brother. The silence was then broken by Sanji

"Judge" there was a lot of venom dripping from his tone "What is all this crap? I thought I was the failure and you wanted nothing with me. We made an agreement that I'll never let anyone know I'm a Vinsmoke and now you brought me back to get married?, can't you use one of your precious children?"

"Don't get the wrong idea. I haven't changed, you are still a failure. I'm in need of Big Mom's power in order for that one of her daughters has to marry one of my sons. I was not willing to give up one of my valuable children and then I remembered of a son who was an absolute failure"

Sanji gritted his teeth harder. That bastard. The words hit hard but not as painful as when he was a kid. He heard a click sound and looked at his hands. On them were golden... bracelets? He looked at Reiju who had her head down then turned to Judge

"What are these?"

"The celestial dragons put collars on their slaves. These collars explode when they try to escape. Let's just say those cuffs work in the same way. I heard your hands are important to you so I wouldn't try to escape"

Sanji looked terrified, traumatized. His eyes were widened looking at his hands

His hands, a cook's treasure, if he loses them- no he can't. These bastards have him trapped. There's no way out. Damn it

Judge smirked at Sanji's state. The cuffs had the intended affect. Good. He wants Sanji to know his limits, to know he's a puppet that he controls and he can't do anything about it, to know he's trapped and there's no escaping

"You're a sacrifice. Don't forget that"

Judge turned to make his exit, Reiju looked at her brother once more before following her father out. The door closed with a loud slam that echoed through out the entire room

Sanji's head was cast down. His hands clenching and unclenching at his sides

"I hate them, FUCK!!!!"

'I HATE THEM I HATE THEM THOSE BASTARDS. FUCK THEM'

He gripped on his hair, pulled it slightly while pacing around. He went to lay on the bed. He looked at his hands

'So taking me away from my crew wasn't enough, now you're threatening me with my hands'

"Hands are a cook's treasure"

He could already hear the old geezer's voice lecturing him about it. He can't risk his hands. They really planned it all out. He's utterly caged

Caged. He laughed at the word. It takes him back to when he was locked up

He felt his eyes fog over

Oh how he wished this was all a nightmare and he'll just wake up and Zoro is right there to comfort him

Zoro would pull him into his arms and hold him like he is the most precious thing in the world. He will snuggle into that warmth, nuzzling into Zoro's chest. Zoro's hands comb through his  hair as Zoro whispers sweet, comforting words to him. Telling him 'it's okay' 'i'm here' 'everything will be fine'

Forget it

Only in his dreams. Zoro probably hates him right now as well  he must. Zoro deserves better, he should just be grateful to have even gotten his love

He needs to deal with it

There is no one on his side. No one to hold him tight. No one to tell him everything is going to be alright. No one to comfort him

He's alone

A tear streamed done his face followed by more. He held himself as he cried into the sheets

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Me: So?

Akaashi: What is with that depressing shit

Me: Depressing, great that's what I was going for

Zoro: I'm gonna slaughter you

Sanji: Zoro don't. Things are sure to get better, if the author knows what's good for her

Me: W-was t-that a thr-reat

Zoro&Sanji: Wanna find out

Me:NO! Now to the readers I tried to update quickly and luckily I did. This would have been long so I divided it into two chapters. Anyway I gotta go before Zoro and Sanji decide to kill me. Bye😅