What's Not To Love

Chapter 6

"Are you sure about this, Zoro?"

Zoro turned away from Franky for a second. He knew the level of seriousness in the question because Franky had dropped the bro. But Franky was right. Was he sure about this? Did he really want to go through with this now? It would definitely mean a lot more time was lost on his part. And it would mean a lot more pain too.

Turning to Franky, Zoro started to speak.

" Actually, Neve-"

Zoro was interrupted by a small whine. He looked down and saw that Dai had taken Kai's pacifier because he knocked his away. Smiling slightly, Zoro reached in and searched for Dai's pacifier. Once found, he gave each baby their designated pacifier. It gave them enough comfort for them to stay quiet. Zoro stared at them a while longer. He knew what his choice had to be. It was no longer about him. It hadn't been since the babies were born and this was the right decision. It had to be, for the twins sake.

"I'm sure." Zoro looked up at Franky with a serious face. " I've never been more sure in my life."

Franky watched Zoro for a moment with sadness in his eyes. Zoro spotted it and was about to comment but Franky spoke first.

"I'm not pitying you bro. I wouldn't do that. Not to you at least." Franky sighed and continued.

" I just want you to be happy."

The two stayed silent for a moment. Franky took the chance to change the mood. "BUT if it will make you happy then I'll be sure to do a SUUUPEEERR job."

Zoro stared at Franky's usual pose and chuckled. "Thanks Franky."

"Don't mention it Bro. I'll just get what I need and get a move on." Franky hollered as he walked away.

Zoro laughed at him and looked down at the twins. Imitating a baby voice, he said "Let's find uncle Luffy and have some fun."

At that, the twins started laughing.

"Sanji..."

A shiver went down his spine before he turned around. Who he saw made his heart freeze and his head spin. Something told him that this was a bad idea.

"Nami-Swan, Robin - chwan. Wha-what are you doing here?"

"We could ask you the same thing cook-san." Robin said with anger in her voice.

Sanji went to answer her question but was cut off by the girl he was with. When she began talking, he mentally face-palmed himself. It wasn't like he was in enough trouble without her opening her mouth.

"I'm Izzy, Hi. We haven't met before, I don't believe." Izzy said as she held a hand out to the female pirates.

Not even turning to her, Nami said "What's it short for? Isabelle or stupid? I can't tell since you can't even talk straight."

Izzy immediately dropped her hand. The facial expression that appeared on Izzy's face was one of horror. Sanji just stood there staring at the ground. He knew that Izzy never experienced this type of hostility before. When you have as much money as her, you just want to be her friend.

"How cou-? Do you e-?" Izzy started to say but Robin intervened.

"Izzy, was it?" Robin asked. Without waiting for an answer, she continued. "I understand that what Nami said has upset you. Unfortunately, I am unable to feel any sympathy for you due to my anger. I would love to show you just how angry I am, but trouble on the island is the last thing I want."

Sanji clenched his eyes shut. How could he be in this situation? All he wanted was to make sure he was right? To make sure that he wanted his life the way it was? Sanji was then interrupted by Izzy.

"Blackleg Sanji," Sanji cringed. He had always hated her backwards talk. "Are you going to let these...these.. insubordinates speak to me like that? Are you not a man? Are you not with me?"

At that, Sanji immediately looked up. "What? Am I with you?"

The way Sanji asked the question resulted in two different reactions. Both Nami and Robin were confused while Izzy was livid.

"Well why do you think I came all the way out here Sanji?! I don't do this for just anyone?" Izzy screamed.

Sanji noticed a lot of heads beginning to turn their way and straightened up. He turned to Izzy and spoke. "Look. Can we just go somewhere and speak about this?"

"I agree." Nami said with a smirk. She was enjoying the stupid girls anger.

"How does the room you booked sound? I'm sure you still have it Ms...Izzy was it?" Robin added with the least amount of care towards the angered female.

"Whatever!" Izzy yelled as she stomped back towards the hotel. Sanji watched her and relaxed back into his slouched position.

"Sanji."

Sanji looked up to his crew members and prayed for a good ending to the day. He opened his mouth to speak but Nami spoke first.

"You should follow after her." Nami teased. "Wouldn't want you missing out on our conversation." Nami said as she headed towards the hotel with Robin behind her.

"Do try to come, Sanji." Robin called over her shoulder. "You can't leave three angry women in a room alone. Anything could happen."

At that, both Robin and Nami chuckled. Sanji watched them disappear through the hotel door. He took a moment to compose himself before he followed the girls. As he walked in and saw all three girls standing angrily near the elevator, Sanji hoped that everything would be done soon.