Law dragged himself off the couch he had been sleeping in and even though it had only been one night, he was already sore. Their couch wasn't the most comfortable thing but he couldn't complain.

Sanji, who was in the kitchen like usual, nodded to him as he sat down at the table."Tea?" he asked, already making himself a cup before he started making breakfast.

Law nodded back, silent and tired. Sanji could tell he wasn't a morning person. Well, he was better than Zoro, who easily slept past breakfast everyday which made it a hassle for Sanji to cook meals since he typically rose early.

But Sanji was in for a suprise when he found Zoro coming out early, right in the middle of them eating, and sitting down with them only to demand some food.

"What's up?" Sanji asked Zoro."You're early."

Zoro looked to Sanji briefly, grunting."Something felt off."

Ah yes, Zoro almost supernatural sense that could practically make him see into the future. It had saved the both of them many times, Sanji just hoped this time it wouldn't be a life or death situation."I'll get you your breakfast," Sanji said, standing and scrapping up whatever food he had left.

He set Zoro's plate down right when the front door slammed open. At first, Sanji thought it was Luffy who had somehow sniffed out Law's scent and come to hang out, but he was poorly mistaken when a man clearly taller and bulkier than Luffy stepped inside.

Sanji would've been on alert if it wasn't for the dark coat the man was wearing which looked like a giant boa. It was something you could never forget and never not notice.

"Laaawwww!!"

"...Cora-san..."

Corazon had tears streaming down his face like waterfalls as he ran over to Law, arms spread wide and ready for a hug. Law blocked his assault with a scowl, shoving Corazon back with a hand on his face. He looked pissed.

"I'm sorry, Law! I'm sorry!" Corazon cried, still attempting to grab at Law.

"What's there to be sorry for?" Law asked, tone not matching his words one bit."You were the one who said we should start living apart."

Corazon suddenly stopped his pursuit of Law, shaky hands taking out a cigarette. Sanji and Zoro just stared.

"I-I didn't..." Corazon mumbled off.

"Didn't what?" Law asked harshly.

Corazon sniffled a bit."I was afraid my brother would try something if we stayed together any longer. You know how crazy he is when it comes to family." Another sniffle."I didn't really want you to leave!" Corazon shouted the last couple words, full of tears and determination.

"Cora-san, you're on fire," Law droned back.

"Eh...?"

"You're on fire!" Sanji shouted, getting a towel to help him pat it out.

Corazon was a mess through and through, it was hard to handle. He looked a Law with tear-filled puppy dog eyes and Sanji had no idea how Law could still say no to such a face.

"You wanted me to leave, so I left," Law said once things calmed down."That's all there is to it."

"Law..."

Zoro cracked his knuckles, standing up and looking at Law with an evil grin on his face."You said Doflamingo was after you, didn't you?" he questioned, grin getting darker."That's the reason you're staying here, isn't it? For protection?"

Law started to sweat."Uh..."

"So now that the problem's resolved, you should leave, shouldn't you?" He grabbed his sword, threat clear.

Corazon shined."So does that mean you'll be coming back home with me, Law?"

Law just sighed."Yeah," he mumbled."I forgive you, Cora-san."

Corazon's smile lit the room as he jumped on Law with a big hug which Law attempted to get out of, though his efforts were useless. Corazon refused to let go.

X

Sanji and Zoro went out and posted flyers around town to advertise themselves, an idea Robin came up with for them to get more clients. So, by the time they got back to their house, they were worn down and decided not to go to Peach that day like usual.

Sanji cleaned up the kitchen, which really didn't help it look any better, but he liked to work in a clean kitchen. Zoro was in his usual chair and Sanji couldn't help but be aware of him. The distance he had tried so hard to close was expanding again and he didn't know why, but he needed to stop it before things got worse.

"What's going on?" Sanji asked straight out.

Zoro looked to Sanji."What do you mean?"

"Don't play dumb," Sanji growled, moving to Zoro."You've been acting different than usual."

He clicked his tongue back, scowl on his face."Don't butt into other peoples business."

Sanji scowled back."We're partners," he said."If you don't tell me what's on your mind, then we are nothing less then strangers."

Zoro stood up, getting closer to Sanji."Then let's be strangers," he said lowly.

Sanji's eyes widened. Was this what Zoro wanted? No, it couldn't be. That look on his face...Why was he in so much pain?

"We can't be," Sanji suddenly realized."Or you'll be lon-"

Before Sanji knew it he was being thrown back, breaking the table behind him on impact. He got up with a scowl, brushing his clothes off. If Zoro wanted a fight, then that's what he would get.

X

Usopp knocked on the door to the detective agency, watching in horror as it slowly creaked open. It was something out of a horror movie, really, and all he saw was total destruction in front of him. B-But it wasn't like he was scared or anything! This was nothing for him, the amazing Usopp! All he had to do was slowly walk inside...

"Hello? Is anyone in here?" he called softly as he tiptoed inside, smallest creak making him jump. He decided to head into the main room, calling out again."I-I'm super strong so you better come out if you don't want to get hurt!...Hello?"

"Usopp?" A voice called, and Usopp rushed into the main room, finding even more destruction. Not a single piece of furniture was even recognizable, the once decent pieces now scattered all around the room. The walls were torn up, windows smashed open, and various dents and cuts littered the floor

Usopp then noticed Sanji and Zoro, both sitting on opposite sides of the room looking completely worn out. Their clothes were torn apart, blood, cuts, and bruises marring their figures so much that you couldn't tell how bad the damage really was beneath all the grime.

Sanji lit a cigarette like nothing had happened, finally looking at Usopp."Yo, Usopp, what brings you here?"

"Uh..." Usopp didn't even know what to say.

Suddenly Zoro stood up, not even sparing a glance at Sanji as he organized himself.

"Do you have a job for us?" Sanji asked, pulling Usopp's attention away from Zoro."We could use the money. I don't think we have enough to repair even a quarter of this." He waved his hand around the room.

"Why don't you just work at Peach," Zoro scowled."I'm sure they would quickly welcome a cook like you."

"No," Sanji grounded out, making direct eye contact with Zoro."I won't leave you."

Zoro stared."Whatever," he mumbled, moving and walking out of their house.