The next day your sitting on deck, cleaning and sharpening your blade.

Zoro walks over and removes his swords from his side, and joins you in cleaning his own blades.

"Before you ask, I'm not gonna tell you yet!"

Zoro sighs "Why are you making me wait (y/n)?"

"Because this is something I wanna do when we're alone in our room tonight. I have to be naked to explain some things to you."

Zoro cocks an eyebrow "Is talking all were gonna be doing tonight?"

A sexy smirk crosses both of your faces as you gaze into each others eyes.

"(Y/n)-swan~, I've brought you something to drink. I know it's hot out here."

You smile at Sanji and take the drink from him.

"Thank you Sanji-kun"

"Your welcome. A beauty such as yourself should never have to go thirsty."

"Do you want me to cut you right now shitty cook?"

Zoro glares daggers at Sanji as he flirts with you.

"Like you could cut me with those dull things Marimo!"

"You wanna go" Zoro snarles

The two men start to kick and slash at one another as they move away from you. You just sigh and continue with what you were doing.

"Shishishi, hey (y/n), what are you doing?" Luffy asks as he stands there picking his nose.

You smile at your childlike captain.

"I'm actually done now, if you wanted to do something Luffy."

"Yay" Luffy shouts as Usopp and Chopper join you.

"What so exciting Luffy?" Usopp asks as you place your sword back at your side and stand. You collect your things and place them in the small box you bought for them.

"(Y/n) is gonna play with us today!"

You ignore your boyfriend as he and Sanji continue to fight.

You spend the next hour running all over the deck of the Sunny, chasing Luffy, Usopp and Chopper.

You all collapse in the grass next to each other, laughing as you try to catch your breath.

"That. Was fun."

You look over to Zoro who is leaning against the side of the ship, sleeping.

"Shishishi (y/n), you should play with us more!"

You smile as Choppers eyes sparkle.

"Will you (y/n)?"

"Come on (y/n), we had fun!" Usopp says as he rolls over to his stomach.

"Sure, but for today I'm done."

"Boo, boo" the three boys pout as they point their thumbs towards the ground.

You giggle and push yourself up into a sitting position.

"Man I'm Hungary!"

"ME TOO!" All three men shout

"SANJI, MESHI" Luffy shouts as he jumps up and runs off in search of the blonde cook.

You stand and watch the other two run off after Luffy, in search of food.

You bring your hand up to cover your mouth as laughter erupts from you at the sight of the three silly men.

You suddenly feel two strong arms surround you from behind as your pulled into Zoros hard chest. He kisses your neck, as your giggles slow and you lean back into his embrace.

"I love you (y/n)!"

He kisses your temple as you close your eyes. "I love you more Zoro!"

You stand there with Zoro like that until Sanji comes out and announces dinner was ready.

Zoro sits down and you go to the fridge to fill his mug with booze. As your bent over in the fridge, Sanji is checking out your ass. Suddenly BAM Nami hits him over the head with her fist.

"Stop ogling another mans women!"

"S-sorry Nami-chawn" He says rubbing the bump that appears.

"SANJI, MESHI"

"Coming Luffy, calm down

"Shishishishishi"

You take your seat next to Zoro, and hand him his drink as you kiss his temple. Sanji serves the food before taking his place at the table.

Food starts flying as laughter and stories are exchanged. You have always enjoyed meal time with your Nakama, and even though it gets crazy sometimes you wouldn't want it any other way.

After dinner you say goodnight, and head to your room for some much needed alone time with Zoro.

You lock the door after you and Zoro enter. You only did this when you and Zoro were intimate together, because if something should happen in the middle of the night you would need to get out of your room in a hurry.

"Okay sit here." You pull the chair out from the desk and turn it around to face the room.

"Okay" Zoro removes his swords from his side, and leans them up against the wall, then takes his coat off and hangs it up. He sits down and crosses his arms over his bare chest.

"Zoro, I know your gonna wanna touch me, but you can't, okay!"

He cocks an eyebrow. "And why not?"

"Because I have to tell my story first, and then I'll let you do to me whatever you want, okay."

A sexy smirk crosses his lips. "Whatever I want?" You nod. "I agree with these terms."

You smile and shake your head as you take a deep breath.

You stand in front of him as you remove your sword and lean it against the bed, next to you. You take another deep breath as you remove your shirt.

You weren't nervous to be naked in front of Zoro. You have been quiet a few times, but you were nervous about telling him your story. You were thinking that he would think your story was dumb.

You remove you other clothes till your only in your panties.

You pick up your sword, and unsheathe it, holding it up as you and Zoro study the blade.

"As you know when we got separated I had no name for this blade. When I met Vista, he told me that a blade with no name, follows no master. I thought about it for about 6 months into my training with Vista, when it hit me."

You place the sheathe on the bed and run your fingers over the scar between your breasts.

"This" Zoro turns his attention to your hand. "And this" you trace the scar over your neck. Zoro shutters at the memory of your story at how you got those scars. "I was given these." You turn to show him the one on your back where the blade went all the way though your chest. He of course has seen all of these, but stays quiet and expressionless as you continue. "By my own blade."

You hang your head as you turn around and face him once more. "This is shameful for any swordsman, and the wounds I got from knowing this are deeper then the chest wound I received. I still don't know who saved me, or how I even survived.

When I found you again I was a different person, because of this experience. Then a few short months later we were separated once again. While I was training with Vista I lost my concentration and missed blocking a sword strike here." You slide your fingers over the scar on your waist. "It went deeper then they initially thought, and I lost almost half of my blood. I actually died twice during surgery. The doctor said I fought harder then anyone he has even seen with a wound like that."

Zoro stares at you intently as you get further into your story. He had no idea how close he was to losing you during your two year training.

"While I was unconscious for the following week you were all I dreamed about!" Zoros eye widened, but he said nothing. "I dreamt about the day we met, and the day you left. About the day we met again, and how I loved you in secret for months. I dreamt about our last moments together, and woke screaming your name when you disappeared right in front of my eyes."

Zoros face turned into a frown as he felt his heart breaking. He never wanted any of this for you, but still he kept silent.

"After my recovery I sat on my bed and stared at this blade for hours, and meditated on it. This blade has been with me through all of it!"

You hold the blade out horizontally in front of you.

"This is Saisei (meaning rebirth)"

Zoro smiles "That's a very fitting name for someone who has had so many brushes with death, and came out not only alive, but stronger. Each time you saw death, you spat in his face and were reborn into a much stronger you. Not only physically, but mentally as well."

You resheathe your sword and set it against the wall next to Zoros.

"I have battled my whole life to become the strong women I am today." You walk over and sit on Zoros lap, straddling him. "I want to thank you for being my saving grace, and the reason I look forward to the next day. Both times I almost died, I thought of you and survived."

Zoros big hand caresses your back as he places his other hand on the back of your neck, and pulls you into a loving, lingering kiss.

"You are my strength and comfort. You are my steady hand. You are my firm foundation; the rock on which I stand."

You lean in and kiss him more deeply, as you hold each other close.

"Whenever I feel lost and angry at myself for not being strong enough to protect anyone, I meditate. Your my favorite place to go when my mind searches for peace."

Zoro pulls you against him and rubs your back with one hand as he plays with your hair. You lay your head on his shoulder and flick his earrings with your fingers.

You get lost in the warm embrace of each other. Your eyes fluttering closed as you drift off.