“Sanji!” “Sanji!”

Sanji looked at the Usopp and Chopper duo calling out to him.

"Yes?" “We craved dessert.” “Yes, Sanji.” "Okay you go I'll make some and it's weird." "What?" "You're talking about food, but Luffy isn't around." “Oh him, Nami, and Robin are talking.” "Yes. I think it's something serious." “Something serious?” "I think." "What could it be?" "I don't know and Sanji?" "Yes?" “Can you come by when you're done? There are things I want to check.” “Oh… Okay…”

Usopp did not know what to do in such situations. Everyone in the crew was affected by something. Especially Sanji… He hoped that Chopper could heal his heart too.

*** Meanwhile, Zoro was on the deck watching the sea. It was strange behavior for him. Zoro used to do four things a day. Eating, training, sleeping, and drinking. Realizing this, Franky sat down next to him.

"Do you mind, Zoro-bro?" "No." “Are you okay?” “Wounds heal.” “I didn't mean them. Cook-bro is shaken. Does he know something we don't know?" “I don't know what you're talking about.” "Anyways. It's okay if you don't want to tell me, but if you want, I'm here. We are the pack.” "I know. What happened with Robin?" “I told her I loved her.” "How?" “With my mouth.” "How did you know that you love her?" “Hmmm… looking at her, I feel more supeeer than ever before.” "It doesn't make sense." "It does. You'll see when the time comes." "Are you not afraid?" “From what?” “Humans are actually pretty weak creatures. Even if you are a genius child swordmaster, you can die by falling down a ladder. Losing someone who means so much to you… is hard…” “Didn't we take that risk as a pack?” “Even that is a big gamble, but it's worth it for Luffy. It's all worth it for Luffy." “I'll be devastated if I lose her one day, but if I can still love her the way I want, it's worth the gamble. As it was worth it for Luffy. Well worth it for Cook-bro.” "Why did you mention him?" "I don't know." “You are weird.” “Like everyone else in this crew.” “Yeah…”

*** “So he said he was in love with you?” “Yeah…” “What is the problem?” “Gosh, Luffy… You never understand love right?” “What are you talking about? Love is simple. İf you love him say yes, if you don’t say no.” “It is more complicated than that.” “It is not though. My brother once told me when you are in love you feel butterflies in your stomach, the World would become brighter for you. You would miss them more than anyone else. Actually, my other brother said this is bullshit but I don’t think so. It seems like a good thing. I want to fall in love one day.”

Nami actually thought Luffy wouldn’t know anything about this kind of topic but guess she was wrong.

“Yeah… You are actually right… Woah… But the emotions are hard to handle Luffy. It is a big risk.” “Say, Robin?” “Yes?” “Let’s assume you love Franky. He is supeeer for you. When would you regret it? When you say yes to him or no?” “I don’t know… I…” “You are no Miss All Sunday anymore or demon child. You are Robin. Our Robin.” “Luffy is right Robin. You deserve everything.” “Then if I say no to him.” “Okay. Do you love him?” “I don’t know… Maybe… He is different. More different than everyone else.” “More different?” “You all are. We are such a unique crew but he is more.” “I feel like you love him, Robin. Why don’t you take your chance? What possibly can go wrong?” “Yeah… You can learn to love someone, after starting too and we are strong Robin. If you guys ever break up we will sport you and make sure you both will move on.” “I can do that?” “Yes.” “Yes.” “Thanks guys. I will think about it.” “If you need us…” “I know.”

*** After Franky left Zoro's side, Chopper arrived. He had some papers and a pen in his hand.

“Zoro?” "Yes?" “As a doctor, I need to do some tests for you.” “Okay. Take my blood.” “Not that kind of test. You have to answer my questions okay?” “Okay…” “How are you sleeping? Any trouble?” “No.” “Are you sure? Like, waking up during sleep more than usual?” “You watched me?” “I am a doctor Zoro. Please... Be honest with me.”

Zoro sighed.

“Then yes.” “Any reminder brought back feelings about the event?” “What event?” “I don't know. Like what happened at thriller bark or something in the past. Bad thing.” “Sometimes stairs are scary.” “Oh…” “My friend… Died… Falling.” “Oh… I am sorry for your loss Zoro.” “It was a long time ago.” “I understand but pain-“ "Just let's get over with the test." “Okay. What about the other thing?” “Cook…” “Sanji?” “Yeah. You should do this to him.” “I will. After you.” “How do you feel about Thriller Bark.” “Nothing happened. Numb.” “Other than?” “…” “Zoro please...” “Scared.” “For Sanji or Luffy or yourself.” “Not for myself. Mostly them but for all of you. I wanna protect everyone. I don't want to see either of you get hurt. I wanna be strong.” “You are strong Zoro but sometimes bad things happen and it is not our fault.” “Talk to the cook. Tell him I am alive.” “In this situation. Can we say you care most for Sanji?” “No. Just tell him. We don't need another cook. We need him.” “Oh… He said that?” “…” “I see. Thank you, Zoro. I will check you a few more times okay?” “Whatever. Do your job.” “Thanks.”

*** “Chopper-san?” “Oh Brook. Sorry I didn't see you." “No problem. Are you okay?” “Yes but worried.” “About?” "Our crew's mental health." “Wanna talk about it?” “But for privacy…” "We don't need details." “Okay then.”

They sell together. Chopper opened his file.

“Zoro and Sanji probably have Ptsd from the last event but they don't tell me what happened? I don't know how to help them.” “Maybe we should just watch them Chopper-san. If things go wrong we can do something.” “I would rather nothing goes wrong but with this, we will do that.” “Is there anything else?” “Where should I even start?” “Let's go from member to member. Luffy-san?” “He went through some terrible things at Water 7 and he has some childhood trauma. He is kind of abused too but he doesn't realize or probably he will never realize it. He was neglected. Fear of being alone. A phobia. He lost someone who was so important to him and now he wants to be strong so he can protect everyone he loves.” “This is a hard load to carry.” “Yeah. He probably has adhd too but I need a professional for that.” “I hope we can find someone to help us.” “Even if we did how we will get help? I mean this kind of help needs time.” “Maybe they can travel with us.” “I don't know but we will look about it. We need to. This is serious.” “Nami-san?” “Identity crisis. Losing a mother, trust issues, abuse, neglect, childhood trauma, self-worth issues…” “For a child… Gosh…” “Yeah. Usopp… Lost his mother too. His father was always away. Neglect, childhood trauma, constantly lying due to trauma response, self-worth issues, anxiety…” “Poor children. Zoro-san?” “He isn’t opening up to me. I don’t know much. He has PTSD probably from both thriller bark and from losing childhood trauma and maybe from water 7 too. Like Luffy, he wants to get strong so he wouldn’t lose anyone else and-“ “And.” “You know what Brook. I remembered I needed to talk to Sanji. Thank you for listening to me.”

Before Brook could react Chopper was gone. Robin came after him.

“Did you hear us Robin-san?” “I did. I talked all about this with him before.” “I wanted to talk about him but-“ “Yeah me too. He is so young. They all are.” “Because of that, we should take care of them.” “Oh… Franky-san.” “We have a young pack.” “Very young.” “Yeah…"

Three adults were so worried about the youngers. They hoped they would get every help they needed.

Notes:

I used the owl house audio and liked it so much. anyway, it is just a short chapter with canon influence and I published Ace's story beginning. Don't know how it will go but anyway. Young Soul Struggling to Be Loved. Give Ace lots of love and also there is this venting thing. talking with my kinnies. don't know what you should do with that but hear at least. gosh ı am being embarrassing but whatever good reading

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“Oh, you surprised me. Are you better now?" "Yes. I slept a little too much.” "That…" “A dead sword. Yubashiri... Please allow me to commemorate him as well.” "Hey…" "Hmm?" “Oh… N-nothing. I have officially joined the crew.” “He… I see. Sorry for your bad luck.” “EH?” “This crew is crazy. got even more maniacal after formed a pack. You'll join too." “Yohohoho. It seems so. That's why I'll try until I die. Oh though I'm already dead. YOhohohoho."

*** “Alright! Now that Zoro is better, let's go to the sea! To our next adventure!” "OK!" “Zoro, you took off your bandages again, right?!” "Yes. It is very difficult to act with them.” “They're already there to make sure it doesn't move!” “You are really diligent. Are you leaving right now?" “You guys can use Brook's ship. I repaired." "Thanks. You really help us all the way. No matter how much I thank you, it won't be enough. Will you marry me?" “You are unique, but it's a shame. It's useless because I'm so super and I have someone in mind."

*** "Lola, have you been to the New World?" “We didn't go. We were born in the New World. My mother is also a pirate. Really… that was my mother's vivre card. You can take." "Paper?" "This is great! Captain Lola's mother is a terrific pirate. Keep it well! Then it will definitely come in handy for you!” “This is no ordinary paper. It will not be damaged whether you wet it or burn it. It is custom-made for you. This is called a vivre card. You tear off a piece of it and you give it to your friends or family members before you separate the ways.” "Then?" "Look at this." “It moved!” “This card allows us to meet wherever we are in the world. It doesn't say the distance though. Since I will sign this paper, my mother will help you if anything happens. If that happens, will you tell her I'm fine?" “Thanks, Lola.” “I think I have one of those.” “I was thinking the same thing.” “So that's it. Huh? It burns a little and shrinks?” "Stop! Show me that! This is definitely the vivre card, but I didn't tell you that it represents the life force of the person being made. Doesn't this belong to someone important to you?" "Yes. My brother!" “Lola?” “Sorry to say this, but this person is running out of time.”

*** "See you!"

They sailed again.

“Luffy?” "Hmm?" “Is it really okay?” “Oh… isn't it Ace's paper? No problem. Do not worry." “Luffy-san, I wouldn't mind if we changed course.” “Luffy, if you want to change course, we'll all agree!” “Yes! Yes!!” "Yes. Let's go see your brother!” “N-no. It's really no problem. And even if he was in trouble, he wouldn't want me to worry about him. Ace hates appearing weak the most. If we had gone to help he would have just been frustrated. If we meet, we will be enemy pirates. Ace has his own adventure." “Not only does the vivre card shrink when you are in danger, it also grows back when you are well, right?” "Yes. I want to meet him when he's in full power. That's why Ace gave me this, right? Really, Zoro, you missed it because you slept and got better.” “Then let's do it again for Zoro. To celebrate the joining of our new crewmate, our musician Brook! Cheers!" "Cheers!"

*** Zoro watched as the others were having fun. He finally saw Sanji go to the kitchen alone and followed him.

"Aren't you going to apologize for making me dirty because you threw the sake at me?" “Huh? I don't know what you're talking about, marimo." “Listen curly. Even if you are unhappy, we are both crew and pack members. You can't ignore me forever. You've been avoiding me for two days. Stop! And back to normal again. Fight me!” “I am not ignoring you.” "You're!" “So what? You deserved that!” “Huh? How?!” “Well, I don't know. By nearly dying?!” “You were the fucking same!” “Shhhh!! Lower your voice! You don't want them to know right?!” “You are shouting too! Dammit!”

Sanji stopped and took a breath. So does Zoro.

“Listen, cook. I… I…” “You should have let me do that.” “You were ready to be replaced, cook. I wouldn't let that. There is no way.” "Like you weren't thinking like that." “I wasn't. You can never replace me.” “Whatever.” “It is not a whatever cook. It is serious. You are not aware of how lucky we are to have you.” “Huh? Funny joke.” “Cook. I think you should-" “Do you know what you should do?” “Huh?” “Shut up! I am so angry with you Zoro! And you are trying to distract me from being angry with you!” "I don't." “Yes, you do! Do you have any idea what I have been going through while you were in a coma?! Do you have any idea how scared I was?! Do you have any idea I can still smell your blood on me even if it was nearly two weeks ago?! Do you have any idea I can't go sleep without pills because I am still fucking scared?!”

Sanji was trembling. Zoro noticed.

“Cook. Calm down.” “Why? Why should I be calm?! I have a right to be upset!”

Zoro hugged him.

“Shhh… Calm down. Calm down. Everything is gonna be all right. Here.”

Zoro took his hand and placed it on his heart.

“Feel my heartbeat cook. It's still there. listen. Boom boom.” “Boom boom?” “Shut up I don't know how heartbeats work.” “You are stupid.” “Yeah. yeah. Whatever. Are you feeling it?” “Yeah.” “Good. Now can we continue?” “I am still-“ “I know but nothing happened right?” “I don't know how to stop feeling like this. You fucked me up Zoro.” “I am sorry. It is probably the only time you will hear this from me.” “You won't do it again?” “Can't promise. You can't either.” “Yeah.” “But we are living.” “Yeah.” “Now can we?” “Yeah. What do you want for dinner?” “You asking me?” “Just because you are injured.” “Then onigiri.” “Okay.” “Cool.” “Cool.”

***

Both of them didn't know Robin listened to the whole conversation.

“Why are you smiling Nico Robin?” “Oh… Franky. It is… love is beautiful.” “It sure is.” “Yeah.” “Zoro-bro and Cook-bro?” “Yeah. They are stupid.” “Everbody is stupid when it comes to love.” “I think you are right. I heard you rejected a marriage proposal.” “Yeah. Someone already has my heart.” “Oh… From Water 7? They must be so lucky.” “No. Not from Water 7. It is you.”

Robin must be imagining hearing stupidly nice things.

“You are not imagining. I said it was you.” “Is it... me?” “Yeah. Now deal with it. think. And when you make up your mind. Find me.”

What the hell just happened?

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Sanji woke up to Luffy's energetic voice. He couldn't understand what was happening for a few seconds, but when he regained consciousness, he instantly looked around. He started running when he saw Zoro's swords.

“Everything seems fine, but where did this scumbag go?”

As he was running, he suddenly saw the standing figure.

"I found. What do you think you're doing? Hey! Where is that warlord-"

He could have sworn that his heart stopped for a second at the sight of him. Zoro stood devastated in the middle of a huge bloodstained circle with his arms crossed.

“What is this blood?! Hey! Are you still alive?! Where is that man?! What happened here?!" "N-nothing happened!"

After Zoro finished his sentence, he threw himself on Sanji.

“Zoro. Zoro! Oi! Answer me! Please..."

Sanji was struggling to breathe, but he couldn't waste time with that. He immediately took two deep breaths and threw him over his shoulder and started running. What if he dies… what if I can't save him… why doesn't anyone feel his pain? Doesn't he feel pain? I...I… I can't live without him...

“Chopper! Chopper! Help! Please!"

When the others saw him, they immediately rushed to his side. When Chopper saw Zoro, he immediately shouted at Franky to take him to a neat and clean place. Usopp and Brook had gone to get medical supplies they might need. Robin was getting ready to help Chopper. Nami started to cry. And Sanji… Sanji was just standing on his knees. Seeing him, Nami got worse and threw herself on him and started to cry in his arms. Sanji didn't even have the energy to hug her. Luffy couldn't stand to see the two pack members like that. He collapsed to his side. He put his straw hat on Sanji's head. He hugged Nami from behind.

"Do not worry. He lives and will live. It won't be a bad.” “L-luffy…”

Sanji cursed his shaking voice and the inability to continue.

“We would feel it if something were going to go wrong.”

Nami is crying:

“But… What… What if the reason why we can't feel…” "No. not that. Do not worry. Everything will be fine. Everything will be fine." “Luffy…” “Luffy…” “What we can do is wait. Come on, let's wait somewhere closer to him but out of way."

So they began to wait just outside of Zoro's operation. About three hours later, Chopper, Robin, Usopp, Franky and Brook came out. It was a very difficult operation that needed the help of all of them.

“Chopper?” “We've got the situation under control for now, Luffy, but he was in very bad shape. I've never seen him like that before. I couldn't control it alone. I couldn't lose a single second." "Will he be okay?" “There is no life-threatening danger at the moment. If there is a wrong move or an infection situation, we will be bad again. Other than that, I don't know when he regains consciousness but… Yes. He is good."

Everyone could finally breathe properly. Sanji wanted to give Luffy his hat back.

“Hold it a little longer, Sanji. Now will you prepare dinner for me?" “Of course, Luffy. Thank you."

*** While the others were partying, Sanji kept replaying what those two men were saying in his head. Robin realizes this.

"Are you okay, Cook-san?" “Oh… Robin-chan… Did you have a request? Shall I get some coffee?" “Cook-san, I came for you.” “Oh… Sorry… I'm just… I'm just tired… I guess…” “I know what happened Sanji.”

Sanji widened his eyes and looked at her in surprise.

“I am sorry. I overheard.” “Oh… it's okay Robin-chan… It's just…” “You can talk to me Sanji. Don't throw it in. Remember how you proved that I am not alone. You are not alone either.” “I… I don't know, Robin-chan… I've never experienced such fear before. What if I lost him? I… I guess I couldn't live with it… If he had died… If he had died… I couldn't Robin-chan…” “None of this was your fault Sanji. None! And he didn't die. Look, come here."

She took him by the hand and brought him to Zoro.

“Chopper?” "Yes, Robin?" “Can you tell me about the patient's condition?” “He is still unconscious but has a regular and rhythmic heartbeat and breathing. His condition is stable and he is recovering.” "Did you see?" "I…" “Hey Sanji, how about checking Zoro's pulse? Chopper, can you help him find it?" "Certainly. Come on Sanji. You can feel it at the wrist if you hold it like this.”

Sanji started grabbing his wrist as shown. At first he couldn't feel anything and started to get scared again. Noticing that he was starting to breathe fast, Chopper corrected Sanji's misplacement. This time he had managed to feel his pulse and calmed down. He was alive. He was alive. He was safe.

*** It had been three days since Zoro had been out of the operation, and he still hadn't woken up. And Sanji still hadn't recovered from the event. Whenever he wasn't talking to the others or cooking, he was either by his side or observing him. The party was going on for three days already. So on the one hand, he was already swamped. Robin was watching him, just as Sanji was watching Zoro, and she was sure that Sanji hadn't slept at all in those three days.

“Luffy?” "Yes, Robin?" “Sanji hasn't slept in three days.” “Huh? Really?" "Yes. Can you talk to him?" "Certainly."

Has he not slept in three days? Luffy was starting to worry. Everyone was in bad shape because of Zoro's condition, but it was clear that Sanji was going through it worse than the others. Even though they had a lot of arguments… Luffy could see what was going on between them, albeit more or less. It's not just Luffy. Probably everyone… But he wasn't expecting this intense. This much…

“Sanji?” “Oh, Luffy… I'm sorry I got carried away. I was counting Marimo's breathing. Do you want meat? Or something else?” "I came for you."

Sanji then looked back and saw Robin.

“Robin-chan?” “She told me you weren't sleeping.” “I'm fine, captain. I was just busy because of the party.” “Sanji-“ "Really. I also spoke with Robin-chan the other day. I know it's not my fault. I know he is safe and recovering. I'm fine and everything is fine! You don't need to CHECK UP ON ME!”

His voice got louder towards the end, which caught the attention of a few people.

“I am fine Luffy. Sorry that I yelled. I am getting you more meat, okay?” “Sanji-!”

Luffy was about to go after him, but Chopper stopped him.

“Let's not go after him, Luffy. He's trying to deal with the situation himself. It's not healthy, but… if we go on it, he would close himself to us.” “Chopper… this is very frustrating.” "Yes, it is."

*** Sanji hadn't slept that night and stood by Zoro while the others were asleep. Towards the morning, just when he was going to prepare dinner:

“You know this is not healthy right Sanji?” “Chopper. Were you awake?" "You know it's my duty to check my patient's condition regularly, right?" “I'm just helping out, Chopper.” “Excuse me Sanji, but did I ask you for help with the night watch?” "You don't have to ask me-" “But I have to get permission to help you in the kitchen, right?” “It's not the same thing. I-" “Not same, yes. You are the cook. When it comes to food, you know best about our diets, and I'm a doctor. Ship's doctor. Zoro is not my only patient. Zoro is in better condition than you right now.” "What are you talking about?" “You were wounded in the fight, very badly, too. You haven't slept and rested for four days. Neither your wounds have fully healed nor your body has been able to relax. If you continue like this, you will physically collapse, Sanji.” "I'm fine, Chopper." “I understand that you are angry and in denial, Sanji. I don't know exactly what happened, but it definitely happened after we passed out. You don't have to tell me, but you should know that as a doctor, I won't let one of the people I watch over prepare for his own downfall.” "I'm not doing that." “You do.” “Chopper…” “Please Sanji. Just… Just sleep. For a few hours…” “I have to prepare breakfast. Take care of him, Chopper.” “Sanji!”

*** All-day, that day, Sanji ignored Luffy, Chopper, and Robin as much as possible. And continued in the same routine. The next day those three played another trump card, this time.

Sanji was sitting in the chair next to Zoro again.

“Sanji-kun?” “Oh… Nami-san? Do you want a drink?" “I'm going to sit here for a while. I would like a nice herbal tea.” "I'll bring it right away."

So after a while, Sanji came back with two cups of tea in his hand.

"Here you go, my lady." “Thanks, Sanji-kun.” "You're welcome Nami-san." "Isn't it scary and weird to watch it?" "Weird?" “So normally he always sleeps. But he always slept soundly and we could see very clearly that he was alive. It's like this… He lies like the dead.” "Oh yes…" "I was so frightened when you brought Zoro… I don't remember having such fear since Bell-mère's death." "Me too…" “But he is alive. Chopper takes very good care of him.” “We are very lucky. We have such a good doctor.” "Yes. So you know what's scarier right now?" “What is it Nami-san?” “Your eyes, bloodshot from lack of sleep. However, when you look carefully, they have a very sweet blue tone. Now I can't see any." "Nami-san-" “It's okay if you don't want to leave his side. Separation. Deal with me Sanji-kun.” “Huh?” “You can sleep holding his hand. Here. So you can feel his pulse too, right?” "I…" “Please Sanji-kun. Get some sleep now.” “I… Well…”

Sanji moved his chair a little closer and rested his head on the floor where Zoro was lying and put his hand on his, finally closing his eyes. Watching the events at that time, Robin came in with a thin blanket and gently placed it on Sanji. They had finally succeeded.

*** Sanji slept for almost a full day. When he woke up, Luffy was eating meat next to him.

"Good morning." "Good morning, captain." "Are you hungry?" "A little." “The other crew made a lot of food. Not as good as yours but nice. Wait, let me get it." "Thanks, Luffy and sorry-" "It's okay Sanji."

Luffy brought some food and the two of them ate together without saying a word. When they finished eating, Luffy looked directly into Sanji's eyes.

"Beautiful." “Eh?” “Your eyes are fine. I can see the blue.” “Oh… Yes… Thank you. I've been causing a lot of trouble lately." “I said it doesn't matter. We were all worried. We all reflected our anxiety differently.” "Yeah..." “Don't worry, he'll wake up. And we will sail again.” "Yes. Thank you, Luffy.” “You're welcome Sanji. I'm going to Brook's now, do you want to come?" "I'm going to stay here a little longer." "Whatever you want."

After Luffy left, Sanji turned to Zoro. Whispering:

“Can't you wake up now, stupid Marimo? You've made everyone very worried. Me… You scared me so much… Please… Wake up now… I don't think I can go on without you. Please…"

When he got no answer, he was about to leave to join Luffy when someone grabbed his wrist and stopped him.

“I like your begging… Shitty cook”

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Robin was stressed and Franky noticed it. So he went to her.

“Hey, how did it go with Chopper?” “Could have been better. Learned a lot but I couldn't ask him about himself and there is a lot going on I don't know where should we start.” “Hey, don't be so hard on yourself. These things are not something that can be solved overnight. We will spread it over time. Recovery is like a journey as our adventure. Slowly but with getting better.” “I know. Thanks, Franky." "Anytime for you beautiful. Now c'mon we should help them build the nest.”

So they went to the boys' room. They were building the nest in there because the girls' room was small for all of them. Zoro was moving all tools that could associate with the danger to a different room. As usual, he would leave only Wado in the room. So he took Kitetsu to the crow's nest. Usopp was trying to properly arrange the crew members' belongings that reminded them of their own home, and Chopper was helping him. Sanji and Luffy were trying to make a nest by piling up duvets and pillows in the middle, but they didn't quite get along. So while Robin joins them, Franky decides to help Usopp and Chopper. Apparently, Nami got special permission from Luffy.

After building the nest, Luffy:

“NAMI!!! WE ARE STARTING!!! COME!!!”

“COMING!!!”

With Nami's arrival, Luffy took his place in the middle of the nest as usual. Robin moved to Luffy's right and Usopp to his left, as Robin and Usopp were going to make their bonds in this nest. Sanji and Zoro lay down next to Usopp, respectively. Chopper and Nami are next to Robin. Franky, on the other hand, lay on his side above Luffy because he wanted to watch everyone with his big body. Although Sanji was upset at first that his head met Frank's leg, he later agreed.

For the first few hours of Nest, they scented each other. Sanji had specifically asked Zoro like in his first nest, and Zoro did it without protest. When Luffy noticed this, he smiled casually at the two of them and told the girls. Robin already knew everything. Nami felt a little too. Still, none of them would push them too far.

When they had finally set up enough, Luffy asked Robin and Usopp.

"Are you ready?"

When they both agreed, everyone straightened up on the nest. Luffy pulled the first Robin to his side. He gently rolled up the sleeve of her pajamas. He asked with his eyes one last time. When Robin let him, he lightly bit her wrist. marking is always a dazzling event. Robin seemed to fall backward because of this, but luckily Franky was behind her and caught her. Luffy kissed Robin's arm as he stabilized Mark.

“Thanks, Robin.” “I thank you, Luffy. For giving me all off this."

They both scented each other while huggşng for a few minutes. Then, when Luffy left, he took Usopp with him. Robin also relaxed and leaned against Franky. Usopp was a little more nervous than Robin, but he wanted it so badly that he opened his own arm. So Luffy started marking directly. Unlike Robin, Usopp leaned on Luffy throughout the markings. When his mark was finished, they hugged and scented each other in the same way. As with Robin, the words were not shared between them, but they already knew.

When they were both finished, Luffy called Franky and showed him what he had done in Chopper. Franky agreed, of course. That's how Nami drew their mark on Franky. Franky said later that he would turn it into a real tattoo. He promised Chopper the same.

When all the markings were completed, they went back to sleep, eating some of the snacks Sanji had prepared. Except for one person. Zoro As he prepared to get up, Sanji grabbed him by the wrist and said:

"Where are you going?" “To the crow's nest. Somebody needs to be on the watch. We've already left it blank."

Hearing the two of them talking from the other end, Nami went to them.

“Zoro is right Sanji-kun. Although it may seem like a quiet place, this is still the Grand Line. We should be careful, but since this is a marking nest, neither omegas nor pups can be separated. As the others are already new markers, Zoro and I take turns keeping watch. Does it suit you, Zoro?” “Whatever. I would have kept it alone.” “But Nami-san I can too.” “No Sanji-kun. Nest is important, especially for omegas. So no way.”

Then, as Zoro tried to leave, Sanji stopped him again.

“Can't you stay a little bit longer? Just a little?” “Huh? Let me go shitty cook.”

Seeing this, Nami sighed:

“Alright I will take the first watch.” "But Nami-san-" “Oi!- “Nope. I don't want to hear any word from both of you. Zoro stay! And don't you dare upset one of our omegas! You got it?!”

So Nami left and Zoro lay down next to Sanji again.

“Why did you want me to stay?” “Huh?” “I said why-“ “I got it at the first you stupid moss head! It's just… Whatever. Just sleep” “Huh. I am not sleeping until I get my answer!” "And I won't tell you!" “Just say already!” “Nope! You are too stupid for that marimo!” “HUH! You are the one!” “No, you are!” “Shishishi both of you are so funny but if you continue to bother everyone in the nest I will kick both of you out!” “Sorry, Luffy.” “Sorry, Luffy.”

Hearing scolding from Luffy, Zoro went back to his old position. Sanji was hugging and scenting Usopp. Zoro felt a little uncomfortable for no reason. So what is it? The two pack members were scenting each other. Wasn't it natural? Still, he couldn't help himself and hugged Sanji's waist, pulling him a little closer. The weather was pleasant for Usopp. He was hugging Luffy and this nest was for him but Sanji was taken aback at first. Still, he let Zoro do what he wanted because he was the reason that kept him here.

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Chopper convinced Luffy to do the nest after their mental health checkup. This allowed Chopper to conduct several tests and one-on-one interviews with crew members over the course of four days. Chopper was not a professional psychiatrist. Neither Doctor Hiluluk nor Doctorin. Yes, he studied from the books. He had read a lot of books, but that's not how psychology worked. Although the Doctorin was not a psychiatrist, there had been a few cases of Ptsd. So he had little experience, but most of his crew members were not cooperative. At least there was a lot they didn't want to tell. So Chopper was very stressed because he didn't know how to help his crew, his pack.

Realizing that Chopper was stressed, Robin decided to help him. So she knocked on the door of the med bay and, with permission from Chopper, entered.

“You okay Doctor-san?” “Robin…” “You can tell me.” “But patient-doctor confidentiality…” “Chopper, you are our pup. You shouldn't bear our scars alone.” “Robin, I don't know how to help.” "Why don't you start by telling me what you found first?" “I learned too much and too little. Some are not cooperative at all.” “I think I am one of them.” "Yes." “Sorry Chopper, but I think you know enough already.” “But Robin I remember. When you first joined. You mentioned something worrying…” “I had suicidal tendencies right?” “Yeah… And with Enies Lobby…” “Chopper. I know. You're worried about me, but you're helping me the most by being here. As my pack. Believe me, I'm getting better. Slowly but well, and if I get bad again, I will come to you.” "Promise?" "Promise. Now the others?" "Still…" “Well, let me say this. Chopper we have a very young pack here. Except for Franky and me. As I realize we need one or two parental figures. Like pack mom and dad. I wanna be the pack mom.” “Oh…” “I wanna help you. And you have my word. No one will know about our collaboration.” “If you say so.” “So who else is not cooperating.” “Zoro skips a lot of things. So for half an hour, I heard that he promised a friend that is the reason he is here now, and that's all I could learn. He said he grew up in a dojo, but he didn't mention his mother or father. He avoided all questions but talked about how much he owed his sensei. I understand Zoro lost both parents but I'm not sure. Or he grew up in a dojo for a different reason. I do not know. And one more thing about him caught my attention.” "What?" “When he handed me the tests, he had a lot of empty questions. When asked why he said he was never good at reading. He also said that he learned to read later than his peers.” "Well?" “So Zoro can be dyslexic which explains why he gets lost so easily.” “Dyslexia? That can explain so many things.” “Still, I would like a second opinion on Zoro before I do anything. From an expert. I hope we find it on Fishman island. There's another one I want like this." "Who?" “Luffy probably has ADHD but I am not a psychiatrist. Yes, I studied but…” "I understand. We're going to have to look into these things on Fishman Island, too." "Yes." “Any other opinions on Luffy?” “Luffy was very cooperative Robin. I learned a lot about him.” “Hm… I would like to know my captain.” “First of all, until Luffy was 7 years old, he grew up with his grandfather's frequent visits, a woman named Makino, whom he saw as a possible mother figure, and the village mayor. He met Red Hair Shanks at the age of 6 and although he did not go into full details, Shanks made a great sacrifice and saved Luffy's life and left him his straw hat, but he had no friends until the age of 7. Luffy doesn't like being alone at all and this is probably his biggest fear. Phobia. So much so that Ace could befriend him- Ah, do you know Ace?" “Fire-Fist Ace? Luffy mentioned him as his brother.” “Yes, Ace is Luffy's brother. Anyway, Luffy risked a lot to be friends with him. In a way, he was self-sacrificing and he's been through a terrible event.” “A terrible event?” “Luffy learned he was an omega age of 7” “How is so?” “…Luffy has another older brother, Sabo. Sabo and Ace were raising money to become pirates before Luffy. Luffy learned this by mistake and bad pirates learned that he learned. That's why they caught Luffy and tortured him for hours. Luffy's body could not stand the stress, pain, and fear he experienced after a certain point and took himself under protection. You know heats can be healing for Omegas. That's what happened this time. Luffy went into early heat to recover. Of course, the pirates who realized this to Luffy… to Luffy… Fortunately, Ace and Sabo stopped them before they could go further. Ace defeated the man in anger. Meanwhile, Sabo took Luffy to the forest. When Ace came, they went to the house of the mountain bandits they were staying with and explained the situation. Dadan, the mother figure of the brothers, has prepared a nest for Luffy. Luffy doesn't remember what happened next, but it's not hard to guess." “Oh, my poor pup.” “Yeah… That's why he didn't want to talk about the last event.” “It reminded him of bad memories.” "Yes. Luffy didn't have a normal childhood in general, but the loss of Sabo a few months later is one of the things that affected him the most." “Oh…” “Yeah…” “The others?” “Ah… Sanji doesn't specifically talk about his life before he met his father figure, Zeff. But he said most of his family weren't good. I can't be sure of course, but I suspect child abuse. So much so that he is most likely suffering from PTSD. That panic attack was probably because of that but again not sure. And he grew up without a permanent child around him. He's probably having trouble with friends and relationships. Smoking addiction already… He also got a high score on the anxiety test so I would get a second opinion about treatment again. Sanji has so many but he tells me so little so I don't know how to help. ” “Hmm… is there a situation in a hurry?” “After that panic attack I would like to start his treatment for his anxiety as soon as possible but he is very insistent that it is not a problem. He also claims that it was a one-off attack that he hadn't had in four years." "It wouldn't be right to push him either, would it, Chopper?" “Unfortunately… You can't help someone who doesn't want help… But… I'm a doctor…” “I know Chopper but... What about Nami?” “She has serious trust issues. And she has a lot of problems with her own identity. She has very wrong images of sub-gender because of the environment she grew up in. She is aware of this herself, she is trying to change. Nami probably handles better with us. So nothing too worrying right now.” “I see. Usopp?” “Ah… Self-worth issue… Anxiety… Losing his mum… So much… He started lying due to his mother’s illness. He wanted to make her happy by lying about his father coming back. Then he became a liar due to PTSD. ” “Chopper, you are not alone. We will deal with it together. We won't let anyone go too far. We will collect them together when they break down okay?” “Okay, Robin. Thanks.” “You're welcome. Franky?” “Oh, he is probably in the best condition. He had survivor's guilt over his master's death but with everything, he probably got over it. So yeah he is better.” “So what we ultimately have to deal with is:” “Getting a second opinion and possible treatment for Luffy’s ADHD, Zoro’s dyslexia, and Anxiety of Sanji and Usopp.” “In the Fishman Island if it is possible?” “Yes.” “Then we can finally have a nest right?” “Yes.” “Then let's go and tell the others.”

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When Luffy first woke up in the evening, he was still under the influence of heat. He was having trouble perceiving things. Normally the heats would be lighter but this was Luffy's first heat in three years as well as after a very serious injury. What should have been a chance for his recovery had begun with a terrible event.

That's why Chopper was so worried about his captain. None of them left him alone for a moment. He was very careful about Luffy's diet. He had checked on him every few hours. Chopper couldn't have imagined this before he became a pirate. He would cure all diseases no matter what, but… It was too much. Chopper should take the test he was going to do for the crew himself. It was much easier to heal physical wounds. What about mental scars? Was Chopper good enough to wrap them up? So Chopper wrote a letter to Doctorin when he had the chance, hoping that her answer would come before they left the island.

Sanji hadn't left Luffy's nest except for toileting and cooking. He was probably the one who shared Luffy's pain the most right now. He was an omega himself and knew the situation very well. Fear and despair… Not even having the strength to call for help. Moreover, that feeling of weakness he felt even though you were normally very strong… He couldn't leave Luffy alone. Why did he even allow it in the first place? He knew very well that this could happen. He himself lived. If it wasn't for Zeff… Sanji was grateful to Robin and Zoro. No matter how much he thanked it wasn't enough. Everyone else could understand it to a certain level. Not as much as Sanji. That's why… That's why…

Nami was in a very bad state. So much so that she even had trouble releasing the relaxing pheromone needed for Luffy. She hadn't even found Luffy. She couldn't even imagine being in Zoro's shoes. Nami had hated herself for being an alpha for years. Arlong had made her feel that way. Arlong had ruined everything. He was also an alpha and reminded her daily of how to be the "right alpha". She had witnessed what Arlong had done to the captive omegas. They were forced to watch. That's why Nami had hidden Nojiko being an omega for years, taught her to act like an alpha, and treated her like an alpha. Nami didn't know how to treat an omega. No one taught her. She didn't know how to be an alpha either. All she knew about Alphas were how disgusting. As for omegas, it's a weakness. That was until she met Zoro and Luffy. Then they changed everything. For the first time, Nami was able to accept herself. And this is what happened right now? Is this a joke? The world was a disgusting place.

Robin had faced harassment before. Both from her own experience and from others. This event was very familiar, but it had never been this hard on her before. Why did they have to face such an event just as soon as she found a pack? Poor Luffy… He and Chopper were just pups. She would have wanted to kill those who did this to Luffy herself, but right now the entire crew was devastated and Robin had to take responsibility as the oldest. That's why she was interested in the outside. She told the residents of Water 7 to stay away, without giving any details. They should have stayed away until Luffy got out himself. Then explained the situation to Mayor Iceburg and requested that Zoro not face any charges. Iceburg was a good one. Of course, he wouldn't blame Zoro and apologized to Robin for the incident. He promised to set up a tighter security system for Water 7. Robin thanked him and left. When her work outside was finished, she took care of the others inside. Zoro didn't take his eyes off Luffy for a second. Robin was forcing him to eat. To prevent Sanji from getting into a forced heat, she sometimes reluctantly distanced him from Luffy and made him take a bath once a day. She was making sure that Chopper was feeding himself and getting his sleep. For Nami, she could only be found next to her right now.

Zoro was also in a very bad state. Luffy was very special to him. Zoro never took orders from anyone but him. The day they first sailed, Zoro had sworn to himself. He would stay by his side and protect him until he achieved his dream. He would protect him from everything. He had barely let Nami come close at first. What about now? How could everything turn out like this? How could a first mate not even protect his captain? If Zoro thought any more, he would go mad. That's why he decided not to think beyond a certain point. Nothing… He was just watching Luffy. He didn't even realize that Robin had forced him to eat. He had completely shut himself down. All he wanted was to see Luffy smile and leave this island as soon as possible.

Luffy had only occasionally regained consciousness until the last day of Heat.

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