When I Looked at You

Change of Heart

Zoro stepped up the stairs with his cape fluttering behind him. He wore black with a gold embroidery on his chest and down his coat. Zoro stepped to Sanji's room since he and Zoro can't sleep in the same bed until after the wedding. The first night didn't count since Zoro didn't announce his marriage to Sanji to the people.

Zoro stopped before a double set of doors and pushed them open. Nami and Robin stood lacing up Sanji's dress. Once they finished they left to leave the prince and soon to be princess alone. Sanji sat in a sea green and blue dress, with a silver embroidery around the bottom of his skirt and on the chest of his dress. It showed off his shoulders but it was still a long sleeve and came to a point at the bottom of his sleeves. Sanji sat tall in that dress like it was made for him. He glanced to Zoro and rolled his eyes before looking back to himself in the mirror.

"What do you want?" Sanji asked.

"I'd like to show you something so come with me." Zoro said.

He turned to Zoro and furrowed, "Why should I?"

"Just, please."

Sanji sighed getting up, Zoro held out his arm to him. But the blonde walked beside him. Still wanting nothing to do with him. Zoro sighed as he lead Sanji out of the room. They headed down the hall to the stairs where they descended and they went to the dining room. Sanji cocked a brow as Zoro held the door open for him. He walked into the dining room to find his father sitting at the table. Sanji grinned stepping up to him and they embraced. He pulled back cupping the older man's face with a large smile on his face.

"How, where have you been? You look almost better." Sanji said.

"Your majesty made sure I was getting the right treatment and the medicine I needed to get better. He's also offered me a job to work in the kitchen so I can still be with you." Zeff said, "Oh and look."

Zeff showed off his new leg. But he was still getting used to it. Sanji smiled as Zeff sat back down again. He turned to Zoro who exited the room and shut the doors. He turned back to Zeff.

"Zoro did this?" He asked.

"Sanji, he's not a bad man. You just think he is." Zeff said.

The blonde sighed, "I'd like to thank him for this."

Zoro and the new head guard were sword fighting. They were in the front of the castle clashing swords and pushing each other back. But Zoro swiped him knocking the younger man onto his back. Zoro chuckled as the guard sighed. He held out his hand to the man and helped him up.

"Good try but you still won't beat me." Zoro said.

There was a slow soft clapping earning their attention. Sanji stood with a picnic basket on his arm and stood at the castle doors. The guard bowed as Sanji picked up his dress and headed down to Zoro.

"Why don't you take a break and have something to eat." Sanji suggested.

The guard rose and walked away as Zoro smiled softly to Sanji.

"Shall we go to the garden?" Sanji asked.

Zoro smirked, "Of course."

Sanji took Zoro's arm as they headed to the garden. They sat on a small hill overlooking the willow tree and a small pond under it. Many flowers scattered around on the grass. Sanji plucked one and smelled it softly as Zoro rested back on his hands.

"I should thank you." Zoro said.

Sanji snapped over to him, "Thank me?"

He turned to Sanji, "You've opened my eyes to how broken my kingdom is. Once I am king, I will fix everything. My people don't deserve to go through what you went through."

"Our."

Zoro cocked a brow, "Our?"

"Our, people." He said turning away to the flower.

Zoro smirked, "Oh have you finally considered yourself to be my queen?"

"I may not like you now, but. I do owe you for helping my father. And, taking me in."

He scooted closer to Sanji taking the flower from his hand and placed it in his hair. He tilted his chin to look at him. There was a hue of pink on his cheeks and his lips pursed. Zoro smiled softly before kissing his cheek. Sanji smiled softly as Zoro pulled away.

"You should smile more often, it's truly beautiful." Zoro said.

"Alright just eat your food!" Sanji snapped.

Once the night fell, Sanji and Zoro just sat next to each other chatting. They watched the moon and stars be strung up in the sky. Both getting to know each other a little more and more. A soft warmth liking growing in there stomachs, and a piece of each other was kept on their hearts. Sanji rested back against Zoro's shoulder earning the Prince's attention. But the blonde's eyes kept to the stars. They sparkled and glinted, reflecting the stars and the moon. With a soft smile on his face. Zoro couldn't help but stare a bit longer. Sanji was beautiful, he would make such a beautiful queen. He couldn't wait for Sanji to be at his side. From this day forth, till death do they part.

"Your highness! It's time to come inside." A guard called.

Zoro stood holding out his hand, Sanji took it and Zoro helped him up. Picking up the picnic basket and taking Sanji's hand. They walked into the castle. Mihawk and Shanks witnessed the two walking into the palace.

"So, it seems the blonde has finally accepted his fate." Mihawk said.

"Leave them alone, I think it's romantic. Zoro saved his life, in return he earned the love of the criminal." Shanks said.

Mihawk sighed, "I'm worried he would kill my son. He's a thief, he could kill him and the kingdom-"

"You have to learn to trust your son. Zoro picked Sanji for a reason, you have to trust our son. I think Sanji will be a great queen beside our son's side. Have you seen the way he looks at him. Sometimes I wish you'd look at me like that." Shanks huffed.

"Queen. That's it."

Shanks frowned, "What?"

"We shall welcome our new queen, I will send a notice to the kingdom for a ball. And letters to Perona and Luffy. They will attend the wedding as well." Mihawk chuckled to himself, "Let's introduce our new queen."