TMATP (Zosan) Sequel

Chapter 7

Sanji's shoes sounded on the stone floors. Beside him was Reiju. Although he didn't make any move to acknowledge her let alone start a conversation with her

He ended up crying himself to sleep. Well as much sleep as he got. He was woken up due to another nightmare but it was worse than all the others. Partially because he knew even if he woke up he would still be living the nightmare

Reiju came to get him since 'Daddy Dearest' wanted to have a family dinner 'cause Ichiji (red haired bro) and Niji (blue haired bro) have returned

Just great. Now there's the whole set. Dealing with Yonji was hard enough and now two more have added to the pile

He could see the doors incoming. How he dreaded this but he made his bed now it's time to uncomfortably lay in it. He could hear their voices and already hated deciding to attend dinner. He rubbed his thumb on the necklace, feeling the grooves caused by the carved message. The necklace ( the one Zoro gave him) was in his pocket, offering comfort

"So where is he?" Niji asked

"He's right here" Reiju spoke up

They were making their way towards them. Sanji was in no rush, using a leisurely pace

The grin on Niji's face was disgusting. It didn't irk him right. But he wasn't going to show weakness. If they were going to torture him he wasn't going to let them enjoy it

"Sanji, wow, So you really didn't die" Niji chuckled lightly "Check you out"

Niji walked towards him until they were steps away. His smile was taunting

"Congrats on the engagement. You excited?"

Sanji didn't acknowledge him with an answer. His gaze falling to the side. Niji smile faltered a bit

"Hey, say something"

Niji caught a sight of the golden cuffs on his wrists and his smile easily grew again. He grasped on to the shackle on one of Sanji's hand, raising it, laughing

"Looks like you got yourself a fancy new gift. That's our dad for you, always two steps ahead. You know shackles did always suit you. Takes you back doesn't it"

Sanji immediately slapped his hand from his. Niji scowled, stepping forward a little to come out intimidating. Sanji met his glare. At least he thinks Niji is glaring, it's hard to tell with the googles

Sanji wasn't a child anymore. He wasn't going to wilt at his gaze. Although a part of him wanted to. A part that was still a little child and still affected by the nightmares. But he still remained firm. The only thing between them is the smoke rising from Sanji's cigarette.

"Ichiji, Niji, you must be tired from the trip, let's have dinner"

The silence was broken by Judge. They glared for awhile before they both steeped back. Sanji tsked and blew out smoke from his cigarette. What a great family reunion

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Sanji's POV

I hate this. Dinner was horrible. I should have known even if I don't pay them any mind they wouldn't stop

To think I'm related to a family who doesn't respect food

And Niji

I gritted my teeth at the mention of his name

He not only wasted food but also had the the guts to attack a women. It's disgraceful. Everything they stand for goes against everything I stand for. I was this close to losing it, of course I stood up for my morals but they just had to

Flashback
"I wonder if you picked that behavior up from this man"

Judge pulled out a picture. My eyes went wide, my fists clenched