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gildedmuse · 4 years

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Hmmm, for the ZoLaw AU, how about a pain-sharing soulmate AU? I thought of how Zoro gets hurt all the time and how it would be a pain for Law (I can’t even imagine the injury he got from Mihawk ouch).

First let me say that pain sharing Zoro's thing. Like canonically. Only it's one sided and no one must ever tell Luffy about it. Which, honestly. Is how Zoro deals with most of his pain.

It's less pain sharing, more pain forcefully taking it.

[Pictured: Roronoa Zoro, seen here perfectly fine thank you very much.]

The thing is, I can see a dozen different ways of this working. It includes a wide range of angst, hurt comfort and *Cough* sleaze. Because I'm horrible.

Oh, all these have physical pain involved.

(Realized after I wasn't sure if you wanted a fix or hc idea, so I started one way.... Ended the other. I also didn't manage to completely finish. The post was going towards the long side. So....look forward to part 2)

I. Two Supernovas Happen To See One Another In Passing During Sabaoby. Things Go Horrible Wrong.

(AKA The Like A Soul Bond One)

(Quick Note: This one is extra fun for One-sided Zoro/Luffy, One-Sided Zoro/Law. That is what you guys wanted, right?)

Have you ever seen someone one - a total stranger - and yet with a mere glance your heart starts pounding and you just know they are The One? Ah, that's sweet. Questionable but sweet.

Also, have you ever seen someone one - a total stranger - and yet with a mere glance your head starts pounding and you don't know why and have no time to question it because you are actively being attacked by the marines and marine cyborgs?

Yeah, of course that's the one that happens to Trafalgar Law.

Sure, he's heard of Sensory Nerve Connected before: it's like a psychic link, only it's with one person, you can't close it, and it hurts like fuck. He might have not entirely believed in it but then every muscle in his body starts to ache. It feels like he's been torn up inside and thrown halfway around the world.

At least Law can recognize the pain. Folk remedies state that to ease the symptoms (only six different couples - though there's nothing romantic about it and Trafalgar detest using that word - have ever fully recovered) you must complete whatever it is binding you together. That could be next to impossible, but Law has an advantage. He keeps getting visions of Strawhat-ya ever time the pain gets worse.

It's the whole reason he rushes to the boy's side (pissing off the navy: also enjoyable... Or would have been in Law didn't ache all over). It's one of the reasons behind their alliance. Making taking down Doflamigo and Kaido is their destiny.

And, yes, most of the crew is annoying. He appreciates the swordsman the most. He's suspicious of Law, which Law respects. He doesn't hop all over him like some of try to give him orders like... Well like their navigator. He just occasionally sits on the deck, soaking up the sun which is rather reminisce of Bepo and nice. Oh, and he works out more than any more should, but Law can understand his goal. Wanting to defeat the man that defeated you. He's... Not on good terms with the boy. He finds him acceptable.

He's also not a bad distraction when he's working out. That's is according, of course, to their archeologist. It's unimportant to Law. At most, out of scientific curiosity. Nothing more.

They arrive to Dressrosa without Strawhat-ya breaking any bones or otherwise hurting himself. Thank Goodness. Law thinks it's better of the boy doesn't know. Besides, that look in Zoro's eyes is very... Protective. He's not sure what the other kenshi would do if he found out Law could hurt his captain by hurting himself.

It's admittedly strange how when Law loses a damn arm, Strawhat-ya seems unaffected... (Fine, upset, but it's nothing compared to what he's put Law through).

I'm fact, everyone at the party seems just fine. Even Roronoa Zoro who Law always felt barely tolerated him. Now, he seems perfectly happy to have Law around and -

Law squeezes his own arm, despite the pIn that flashes through it. He tried not to openly watch to see if Zoro flinches, but he really doesn't have to pay such close attention seeing as the other man drops his sake, hand jerking back to hold his arm. The only Law is sure he didn't hurt in battle.

Oh, God. Please no.

"Sorry," Zoro replies, but it's all teeth. And not his usual tiger's grin either. "Guess I've had too much to drink." Law just raises his eyebrow because, you think? Zoro let's put this deep, belly laugh that must hurt just a little. It makes Law's chest ache anyway.

III. The One Where Zoro Doesn't Like Doctors, But That's Okay

(AKA: The Modern AU)

Thank goodness for modern medicine. It means falling down the stairs isn't fatal. What is fatal is a rare blood disease, and while Zoro hates the smell of antiseptics, the white imprisoning walls, the silence broken by beeps or screams or people ignoring you no matter how much pain you're in, the stupid doctors who didn't even cry when his parents died... He still comes every day after school to see his best friend.

Kuina is, as always, incredibly brave. She insists she's going to beat this whole thing and then get back to beating Zoro. But he always remembers losing his parents. He doesn't want to lose the closest thing to a sister.

Usually, when it's time to go, this man - he can't be a doctor, he doesn't look THAT old plus he has tattoos which old people don't- he comes by, knowing Zoro's tendency to lose track of time and get lost on his way out (thanks for sharing that, Kuina).

"Apologize, you know the rules," he says once whole reading a book that looks way too thick and probably full of long words Zoro wouldn't understand (he likes the picture he manages to glimpse though). "No big brothers after six."

Even with a bad day as she been having, Kuina bristles. "He's younger! By a whole year!"

"Same rules I'm afraid," the dark haired man replies to his book, beckoning Zoro out.

Still, Zoro couldn't just leave. He had to find some reason to stay. He couldn't-

"Do you have parents?" The question comes from nowhere (fine... From the stupid guy with his stupid book). It didn't matter, Zoro didn't care about who said it OR who he was. He was glaring at Kuina's closed door. He shook his head. "Losing your sister would be pretty hard after that."

Zoro doesn't correct him about Kuina and him, they never do anymore. "Who comes and gets you?"

Why couldn't he just - "I ride the bus. Sometimes Senshi can drop me off if he's not too busy with classes and stuff."

Theta a hand on his shoulder like an electric current. Zoro actually jumps away from it, not that it stings it's just so strong. When he does look at the dark haired man, he's stating back at Zoro, eyebrows knotted up, like Zoro's filled with a lot of words he doesn't understand this time.

"I'm going to do a round of this hallway. Just be gone when I'm back."

Zoro absolutely beams (and he is technically gone from the room when the man makes his return. The second floor stairwell was like a maze. That isn't his fault.)

He doesn't visit the hospital after that. There's no reason.

When he's seventeen he's having this match against an older kid. It's not really a match. It's a fight. But they're at the gym, they both have swords, there a no teacher's around, and also this guy said something about Luffy. No way is Zoro letting that go. So it becomes a fight. Only... Well, Zoro hadn't expect them to through Luffy in the pool knowing he couldn't swim. Zoro knocks the guy back and he's taking off running as fast as he can.

He drags Luffy out of the water, trying his best to copy what cpr he remembers when suddenly there's this sharp, stabbing pain in his side.

He's not surprised to see his blood. He holds it back as best hhe can and keeps working on Luffy. He goes and goes until Nami is running in screaming and, good, he needs some sleep.

He thinks he hears a familiar, older voice towards the end but it's been years and he's lost a lot of blood.

When Zoro does wake up it's too a pair of very familiar grey eyes. He knows this face, though it's older. Plus some odd facial hair (not dumb or anything, just different), a few new piercings. He wondered vaguely, for no reason, when he'd gotten them done. He's gotten three done recently. For some reason both his ears had pricked a bit. "What's wrong with you?"

"You were the one stabbed, Zoro-ya."

That's true, but it hadnt hurt as much as he had thought and, "How's Luffy," most important thing. "Wait how do you know my name?"

The guy still looks upset as he simply holds up Zoro's wrist with his name and birthday on the hospital band. Zoro doesn't like this guy's attitude at all. "Well?"

"Well what?" The older boy sighed, still fussing around Zoro's hospital bed. Zoro keeps an eye on him but he's not even sure what he's doing by this point.

"You know my name, right? Why don't I know yours?"be the man just pointed to an ID badge. Zoro had to lean in to read it, which would have been easier without all his moving around. "Trafalgar Law," Zoro doesn't read it with any particular care, but it.... It's like another jolt through him. Probably one of these damn machines. "That's a mouthful."

He thinks it might be the first time Trafalgar Law... Wait, now it's DOCTOR Trafalgar actually smiles at him. "Is it now, Roronoa Zoro."

Law goes still again for a moment as another stupid shock goes up through Zoro's chest. He tried to pry off one of the machines hrs sure causing it - its not annoying, buy who wants to be shocked?? The oh so serious, still pretty young doctor won't let him. He even takes Zoro's hand in his like a damn child.

"Zoro!" The door is thrown over with such enthusiasm that Law jumps about four feet back from Zoro's bedside, banging a leg on the window sill. Ouch, Zoro knows how that can feel. Even though he's never done it and his leg hadn't been stabbed.

"Luffy!"

He has his own pain to deal with when a fifteen years old boy launches themselves rubber like across the room to land on Zoro.

"Mmph" Zoro grits his teeth and chokes back a groan as he catches his friends.

"Arg!" His doctor seems angrier than him. Actually he sounds in pain. How hard did he bang up his leg. But when he looks up at their equally confused faces, he offers a smile. Almost. A grimace. "You, umm, really should be more careful with your friend."

"Oh, I'm always careful with Zoro!" Zoro gives Luffy a sideways glance because that may be true when you bounce back as easy as Luffy always seems to... To be fair, it's not like Zoro ever complains. Shishi, Zoro is the one who doesn't watch after himself, huh Zoro?"

That's never made Zoro feel guilty before. He can take all kinds of pain and brush it off. But Law gives him this look that is disappointed, upset, worried, concerned, something else..... Zoro can't figure out all these stupid emotions. "I'm the one who saved you! Don't go starting fights with Buggy, damnit!"

The rest of the day is spent arguing. He doesn't really see Law again.

Until the incident with the ankles....

....To Be Continued?

Also Coming Soon:

III. The One Where Law Hasn't Quite Worked Out His Powers

(AKA: Let Me Save You/Let Me Hurt You)

IV: The One Where Doflamigo Is Evil

(AKA: Isn't Torture Fun)

V: The One Where Law Might Kinda Like It

(AKA: And Zoro Definitely Does)

#the zolaw headcanon nobody asked for #zolaw #zolu #kinda a mess #shared pain #barely #doctor trafalgar law #rorona zoro #one piece #trafalgar d. water law #one piece au #ask and you shall receive #part one #zoro x law #zoro x luffy #the zolaw au nobody asked for

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gildedmuse · 3 years

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Just want to say how thankful I am that no matter how crazy the idea, I can still get like 30 people on board with my ZoLaw AUs and Headcanons. EVEN WHEN NO ONE ASKED FOR THEM.

#the cult of the sword #swordsman belong together #they know how to steal the other's heart #and cut through all the bullshit #zolaw #the zolaw au nobody asked for #roronoa zoro #one piece #trafalgar d. water law #trafalgar law #the zolaw headcanon nobody asked for #things no one will care about but me

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gildedmuse · 4 years

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Yes, please. More ZoLaw... How about AU ideas?

Oh, I have ton of AU ideas. Some of which I have like 11 pages of co-brainstorming, some of which I've written up summaries roughly the length of some of which are just two words: [blank] Zoro / [Blank] Law. Here's the best list I can put together while on my way to work.

Okay, Hear Me Out. A ZoLaw Fic Where....

Zoro Is Law's Marine Bodyguard....

After Corazon dies, the navy does some digging. Years later they learn about Law and insist he is in danger as Doflamingo has located him as well. A young marine, Zoro, is assigned to guard him

Law Is A Marine & Roronoa Zoro Is His Obsession...

Or Law follows in Corazon's footsteps and becomes a marine. He sort of takes Tashigi's place as Smoker's sidekick second in command. So he's there in Lougetown when the Strawhats breeze into town. and the two develope an... Intense rivalry in which Law is determined to hunt down the cocky young swordsman (mostly because he feels like a fool... Why in the world would be agree to a fight without using his devil's fruit? What kind of argument is "it's cheap" anyway? Why the hell had he been thinking?) while Zoro enjoys taunting the handsome, moody marine he kicked the ass off back in Lougetown (or totally would have if they hadn't been interrupted).

Just wait until Law follows him all the way to Dressrosa. He's been avoiding meeting The Heavenly Demon since he became a marine, so why they hell is he willing to follow this green haired pirate hunter into the devil's own home?

Zoro Hates All Doctors (Except Law) (And Also It's A College AU Because Why Not?)

Modern AU where Law is an overworked med student filling shifts at the student clinic and Zoro is a at University on a kendo scholarship, preparing for the olympics. He has a knack for getting injured (it doesn't help that his coach, Mihawk Dracula, doesn't believe in pulling punches... Or whatever the sword equivalent is). Still, he absolutely hates going to the clinic. One day Law is taking out some tension at the gym practicing with his own blade when Zoro gets badly hurt. Law rushes over to help, and since Zoro isn't really in a position to say no he has to let the young doctor help him.

After that whenever Zoro gets injured he still refuses to go to a doctor. What he does do is lurk outside the student clinic (typically with Luffy in toe to keep him company - even if your injured and tired, you can never get too bored with Luffy as your best friend) until Law gets tired of it and makes him come in so he can fix up whatever he's managed to injure this time.

The clinic receptionist - Perona - doesn't find this cute at all. Mostly because Zoro is typically sweaty and gross and the Monkey boy is just annoying. His fellow student interns Shachi and Penguin are just impressed Law has put up with him this long (they did ask if the Kendo scene attracted a lot of girls, but Law's blank stare pretty much answered that one) while Assistant Professor and Physician Marco thinks it's adorable but is kind enough to only tease Law about it occasionally (he doesn't ask about fangirls in the kendo scene since he's pretty much certain that's not Zoro's scene either way).

Of the two tenured professors who officially oversee the clinic, Dr. Crocus has never said anything to Law about the whole situation except for letting him know when Zoro is waiting outside. He does, however, sometimes bring Zoro and Luffy by snacks or something to drink and has even kept them company an few times. No need for the two of them to wait out there with no one looking out for them (and, yes, they clearly need someone looking out for them). On the other hand Dr. Kureha has never believed in cuddling her students. The exact opposite actually. She started by telling Law he'd best take his pet home since he couldn't have it here all day ("Pet? What pet? Whoever it is, it's not mine, Dr. Kureha-ya." / "So that green haired stray and his little monkey friend don't belong to you?" / "Green hai- Urg."), Which eventually evolved to her telling him this was a clinic not a dating service ("He's not... *Sigh*") and finally came to the point where she just snips st Law for not being able to control even a simple minded athlete then how does he plan to deal with actual problem patients? She's also made a point of telling Zoro off - it pretty obvious that even when he does come by the clinic he only does so after either accumulating multiple injuries or continuing to push one until it gets far worse than needed. Is the boy an idiot? Why wait until things are so bad, and why is he wasting the time of one of her top students? If he wants to stalk one of the postgrads he could at least pick a less talented one. There are plenty to choose from.

Marco tried to make up for this lecture (after which Zoro stayed away for three months until he almost lost an eye) by offering to let Zoro and Luffy wait in the actual clinic to wait. (To which Luffy helpfully announces, "Zoro isn't waiting for the clinic, he's waiting for Toroa." Which kinda makes Zoro want to strangle his best friend but since he's currently holding a towel up to his eye and feels pretty sick at the thought of not making these games because he's an idiot, he only managed an apologetic smile and mentally promises himself to pinch Luffy later. Marco is totally unsurprised by this answer, for what it's worth.)

(Also, it turns out Kendo does attract at least a couple of girls, at least at the Olympics level. It's probably more accurate to say that Dracule Mihawk and Roronoa Zoro attract attention, which Law only learns because he was heading home after his shift and saw a bit if activity around the gymnasium and wandered over purely out of curiosity and somehow accidentally ended up watching Zoro's match. And that randomly happened a couple of times. Look, the best parking is by the gym he practically has to walk by to get to his car. He isn't going out of his way. And he has a valid reason to be interested in kendo. (Also, appro of nothing, Tashigi seems like an annoying know it all and Hiyori seems like a silly teenage girl and why is Perona even here?)

Shanks Uses His Yonko Status For It's Highest Purpose - Mischief

While sailing to Wano, they stop at an island to gather supplies when they are ambushed. It turns out to be one occupied by the Head Haired Pirates. Before anyone can attcak, Shanks steps into view, smiling. He greets Kin'emon and Kunjuro (they were with the Roger pirates for a while). Robin, Franky and Usopp he recognizes as friends of Luffy. Weirdly, he calls Zoro 'Mihawk'ss boy'. Law corrects him as Zoro is also in the Strawhats. Shanks laughs because while that may be true, he's met Zoro and he's Mihawk's boy to him. Law seems unhappy with this description, while Zoro just rolls his eyes, calling Shanks an old pervert and to stop messing around. Despite everyone else freaking out, Shanks laughs it off. He insists surely Mihawk would be the pervert in that situation. Law dislikes the whole conversation. It only gets worse when it turns out they have to stay on the island two weeks, and Mihawk is visiting as well. Under Shank's bad influence (and seeing how such comments got under the other Captain's skin even if he wouldn't admit to it) he convinced Mihawk to join him in creating some mischief (Shanks is a terrible influence).

Law Is Working For Doflamingo, Gathering Information On & Chain Off Rookie Pirates

Instead of Bellemy, the crew find Law right before Skypea. He is also (secretly) working for Doflamingo. Typically it's his job to narrow out the herd, and for the pirates that might make it to the second half of the Grand Line, his job is to gather information that may be useful in "convincing" them over to Doflamingo's side later or else can be useful in eliminating them if they become a threat.

Unlike Bellamy, it takes Law only one conversation in the bar to determine that the Strawhats aren't your average pirates. Their captain's open, naive nature makes gathering information on them rather straight forward. Which is how Law determines that his biggest advantage is his crews loyalty, and none seem more so than his handsome swordsman. Luffy seems to naturally open and unashamed to be able to gather blackmail material on, but Law's willing to bet if you own Zoro, you'd more or less own the captain. So he sets out to do just that.

Swords Are Cats

Zoro owns three infamous crazy cats. Law is a vet. Look, this is an AU in which Swords are cats. Zoro has two in particular that no vet is willing (or able) to get anywhere near. When Wado gets sick, though, he shows up to The Heart Veterinary Clinic (it sounds like such a cheesy name he already can't stand it) with all three in toe. Best to get everything done at once since it's unlikely they'll ever be allowed back again. Sure enough, Shisui just has to start the trip off by escaping when Zoro is checking in.

Law is in his office when he notices Kikoku is gone, which is strange. She usually likes to stick by his side. He goes looking for her and is surprised to find her hiding under the receptionist desk, curled up peacefully with another cat. He holds up the strange tomcat only to very nearly lose an eye. Zoro catches the poor thing midair when Law stumbles back from surprise, honestly just thankful to find him before he caused any damage.

Law takes one look at Zoro and the three cats and instantly knows two things:

A. Oh, so these are the demon cats he was warned about by Tashigi and Pica and Wanda and even Shanks who seems like he can put up with almost any animal

B. He's definitely going to get these cats to like him, if only to ensure that Zoro back.

Law Ends Up On Kuraigana Island

Incredibly simple What If premise. What if instead of fighying two pacsifistas alongside the Kid pirates, the Heart Pirates wind up on the battle field with the Strawhats. When the real Kuma shoes up, Law gets a little too close to the action and is sent along with Zoro to Kuraigana Island. This has everything you need in an AU. Zoro and Law going from complete strangers to friendly rivalry to sexual tension because they're stuck on an island for two years together. A possible love triangle with Mihawk. Perona being either an annoying bratty sister to Zoro (who in fairness beat up her crew) while openlh crushing on a disinterested Law or a Perona silently shipping the two of them long before they even take any real notice of each other (I'm guessing she'd talk about it with her hallows). Bonus points for scenes of The Heart Pirates trying desperately to find their beloved captain.

I'm kidding. Bonus points for adding Mihawk in the mix and making it a triangle filled with possessiveness, jealousy and a totally unaware he's in the middle of it all Zoro. That's my jam.

They Were Childhood Friends (Who Haven't Seen Each Other In Years)

Sometimes, all an AU needs to be is a romamtic comedy formula lifted wholesale and recontextualized to fit whatever fandom you're into. So, yeah. Law and Zoro grow up at the same dojo but haven't seen each other in years, then suddenly Law is sitting there in ten Sabaody auction house when the something crashes through the roof, and that something looks a lot like a boy he hasn't seen since he left the dojo at 18. Or, hey, maybe Law catches a wanted poster of "his little brother" while sailing on the Grand Line and decides to track him down just to see how he's doing. And probably he was totally unaware that at 13/14 years old, Zoro had just about the biggest crush in the world on him.

Although most the Strawhats definitely know. Or at least figure it out damn quickly. It's kind of hard to miss how their badass swordsman suddenly can't make eye contact or flushes at the slightest provocation. ("Do you think the Heart captain realizes?"/"Maybe it's just because Zoro looked up to him. I mean, I can't imagine him actually LIKING someone."/"Oh, come off it, you'd have to be blind not to see!"/"I think it's sweet that our swordsman-san still holds such a place for what must have been his first major crush."/"Yeah, who know Zoro-bro could be such a romantic!")

Strawhats antics ensue.

Law Uses His Shichibukai Connections For Something Other Than Revenge (So Sex. Sex and Revange.)

After becoming a Shichibukai, Law meets Mihawk at an official summon and picks up on the fact that Zoro is training there. Having promised Luffy he would look it to his nakama's safety should be discover them (something he had thought would never happen) he follows Mihawk back to the island to see how Zoro's training holds up.

Perona Is Zoro's Older Sister, Just To Create Drama

AU where Perona is Zoro's older sister. She hangs out with a much darker, edgier crowd than Zoro approves of. He find Law especially questionable and not just because they seem to have a 'thing' (in my mind Zoro is in high school while Perona and Law are not in college. He's heard about the way college boys often are and he doesn't really understand that all their relationship is entirely casual, and most the time when he catches Perona cuddling up to him, it's just her being cutesy (and because she knows that while it annoys Law a little, he won't do anything to stop him). He also doesn't understand why every time he tries to confront Law about it he ends up feeling so flustered. (Not that Law is about to openly hit on his friend's little brother, but some teasing never hurt)

There's Only One Bed. Because There Is ALWAYS A Story With Only One Bed

The Polar Tang and Sunny are stolen while the two crews are meeting up, talking over a plan to take down Blackbeard (okay fine, LAW is doing all the planning). Luckily, Shanks just happens to be passing by and offers them a lift, but as big as his ship is, three whole crews take up a lot of space. And despite Shanks (joking) offer to let Zoro share his bed, Law is the one who ends up stuffed into a single hammock with the Swordsman.

Law Tries To Sleep With His Uncle's Partner (Not As Terrible As If Sounds)

Law's uncle Corazon works in Law enforcement. He talks endlessly about his new rookie partner to the point of Law's annoyance. Until Corazon brings the young green haired detective home for dinner.

Law Is The Ship Doctor For The Strawhats Pirates

Corazon lives and runs off with Law, who grows up to be a doctor. One day, a pirate ships sails to their island. They have a sick crew member and desperate for help. Law doesn't help pirates, but then the corrupt ruler of their island has Corazon arrested and locked up, claiming he's found his true identity and plans to sell him out to his brother. They come for Law, but the Strawhats save him despite his refusal to help them (Luffy doesn't mind, he's sure Torao has his reasons and anyway Corazon is an amazing man who gave them a free lunch and he's sure Torao is just as good.) The Strawhats rescue Corazon, kick out the evil ruler and bring peace back to the island. Law finds himself compelled to accompany them.

Law Tutors Zoro (In The Ways Of Love Math)

Zoro's life is way too stressful. Between kendo competitions, a job that doesn't pay enough, a second job that's a bit questionable not too mention school. He doesn't even care about most that stuff, but if he wants to be the greatest at his sport, the rest is sort of necessary. Like training. One thing he definitely needs more training in is school work. Zoro has to keep a certain GPA to keep his Kendo scholarship. Luffy insists he knows the perfect tutor, and while Zoro isn't so sure about Luffy's judgement on intelligence, he trusts his friend. Enter Trafalgar Law, college senior who tutors on the side. Oh, and - as he casually mentions at the end of their first session that he's seen Zoro at his job. No, not as at the restaurant, but the online videos. And he has to say, he's quite the fan.

There are a few I didn't manage to get to tonight, despite being some of my favorites. Maybe later, when work has not drained the life out of me, you can hear about...

Drummer Zoro/Med Student Law

Marine Law/Revolutionary Zoro

Marine Law/Marine Zoro

Police Zoro/ME Law

Rock Star Law / Bodyguard Zoro

Biker Gang Zoro / Anarchist Group Law

Kendo Olympic Champion Zoro / Sports Doctor Law

Kendo Rivals Zoro / Law

Evil Doflamingo Pirate Law / Captive Zoro

Samurai Zoro / Ninja Law

Detective Zoro / Art Thief Law

#the zolaw headcanon nobody asked for #zoro x law #zolaw #amazing fanfic ideas #terrible fanfic ideas #one piece au #one piece fanfiction #one piece #roronoa zoro #trafalgar law #trafalgar d. water law #asks #the problem with rock star law and marine aus and drummer zoro #i will literally go on forever about them #the zolaw au nobody asked for #ask and you shall receive

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gildedmuse · 4 years

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Link To Art

I'm aware the tags people use on Pinterest don't always make sense, and yet I am nevertheless amused when I see things like this.

I can only assume that it's "Fanart of Trafalgar Law" in the sense that:

It's actually BY Trafalgar Law. In which case: incredible. How impressive is this boy? A surgeon, a pirate captain, a supernova, a Shichibukai, master of a very difficult devil's fruit, enemy of the gods, and - as it turns out - a damn fine artist. All before thirty. That is quite the list of accomplishments.*

This is fanart belonging to Trafalgar Law. Like I don't know if he commissioned it or if it's just part of a collection he's been amassing. Maybe that's just the tag he uses so he can search his own collection because it is massive. We just don't know.**

In both these scenarios, #tattoo #heartpirates and #surgeonofdeath are just how he tags all "his" art - either how own work or just works he's collected. They're personal tags, the same way I post "the zolaw au nobody asked for", "all hearts" and "this is the wax cake I have chosen to die on" on posts unrelated to ZoLaw or Zoro. It's just how you know it's one of mine.

*And yes, I'm aware this creates so many questions. Some have obvious answers - of course he's the top Fanartist for the online Sora: Warrior of the Sea community, be sensible people - but others... More specifically ones about this piece. Does Law draw Strawhat fanart? Do they know that or does he keep it on the down low (it's definitely a secret; his crew knows and is completely supportive though)? What kind of Strawhat fanart is he drawing? Does he want to explain this particular piece? Did he get Zoro to pose for it or did he just stumble on Zoro in this situation and instead of freeing him went to get his sketch book or is this all from memory? So many questions.

** Like so many. I mean, yes, obviously, he has the most comprehensive collection of Sora: Warrior of the Sea fanart in the world (not just North Blue, the entire world) but let's go back to this one. Does he collect supernova fanart in general or Strawhat fanart in particular? Does he hide this from his crew cause I would. Again we have to ask if he personally commissioned this piece and then why? If he didn't, that means he just stumbled upon it and thought, yep, need to add that to my collection which... Too many questions at that point. Unrelated: BRB need a cold shower while I contemplate them.

...

So this is just how my mind works, alright!? I don't have to defend it!

#the zolaw headcanon nobody asked for #answering fanart with short hc the artist didn't ask for #this is the wax cake i have choosen to die on #all heart #idk why i'm like this #no defense #this is how I react to almost evey piece of fanart #not just the meta stuff like tags #just the art itself #oh how lovely #I'm gonna make up some convoluted canon for it #sorry fanartist #one piece #one piece fanart #roronoa zoro #trafalgar d. water law #trafalgar law #things no one but me will care about #me being a dork

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gildedmuse · 4 years

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So, when originally answering the the question about LoZaw AU I misunderstood the question and I had copied/written this up. It had to be broken into two because apparently Tumblr thinks "it's too fucking long".

Oh get over it Tumblr. I have a lot of thoughts and feelings!

Marine Law / Revolutionary Zoro

@gildedmuse

If Corazon lived and Law went into the Marines while Sabo stayed at the Isshin Dojo but still became a Revolutionary (and took his new bestie Zoro with him), and Zoro had to fake infiltrate the Marines as Law's Lieutenant Commander.

@randommouseclick

Law doesn't need a new Lieutenant Commander. He does not. He's gonna gut the...and who is THAT minx of a swordsman?

Oh, his new LC? Oh, well, he supposes he can give the rookie a chance....

@gildedmuse

Zoro smuggles a white den den mushi in with him and makes weekly reports back to headquarters. About two months into the mission, Zoro gets on the line and before he can finish giving his code information Sabo is screaming at him.

Sabo: OH MY GOD WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ANYTHING?

Zoro: What?

Sabo: WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT? HAVE YOU SEEN THE MAN YOU'RE SPYING ON?

Zoro: Not so loud! And of course I've seen him! I've been here two months!

Sabo: And you didn't feel the need to, I don't know, report on that?

Zoro: *Sighs, tired from having to follow stupid navy laws all day and now this* Sabo, I've been making weekly reports. It's not my fault he rarely talks about Rosinante.

Sabo: Not about that, Zoro. About the fact that the man is hot as hell and exactly your type.

Zoro: .... What is this about?

Koala: He literally JUST read the mission brief. There were photos.

Sabo: You should seduce him. The revolution needs you to seduce him!

Koala: Shut up! Zoro, please do not seduce him.

Zoro: .... I have to go.

@randommouseclick

Yes.. .for the revolution😏😏😏

@gildedmuse

Sabo is playing wingman… for the revolution.

Sabo: What if I kidnapped you for the revolution and he had to come save you? That's sexy right?

Zoro: I'm not letting you kidnap me.

Sabo: Ah come on, it'd be fun.

Zoro: No. It's a matter of my pride.

Sabo: *underneath his breath* It's a matter of you getting laid.

Meanwhile Cora keeps finding reasons to show up at what are supposed to be Law's mission command posts.

He just wants to see how his so-.... Apprentice has taken to mentoring. He knows Law can be a little rough around the edges. He just wants to be there in case Zoro needs help seeing the kinder, softer side of Law.

Law is very insistent he has no such side. Also it's embarrassing when your da- superior officer keeps showing up and suddenly you're outranked on your own ship.

@randommouseclick

Just wait until Grandpa Sengoku finds out!

Oh hell...Doffy. if he found out and didn't mind, I guess, that his brother and nephew were marines (just as long as they leave HIS stuff alone), and that Law liked Zoro....oh, lordy, the shit that bird would pull

@gildedmuse

Oh, what do you want to bet Law is already circling Punk Hazard looking for an excuse to go after Doflamingo, or at least his subordinates? Of course Doffy is going to use any opportunity to strike right back

At that point Zoro would be in too deep. They should have never sent this boy in undercover. All they've done is given him a captain to follow, someone who needs and depends on his loyalty. Yeah, that's not a recipe for disaster.

A couple months in and he'd be at the point where he is like, "Oi, captain, why don't we just destroy the lab, if it's causing you so much trouble. Just let me go in, slice everything up and grab the bastard. Then you could question him about whatever it is you need."

Law: Unfortunately, he's protected by - *pauses, looking over Zoro and then fixes his medals without comment* by being considered in league with a Shichibukai.

Zoro: *Frowns a bit as he sees Law reaching over to fix his uniform yet again. Damnit, he really thought he'd gotten it this time.* Yeah, but... You know, I could go in for you and just.... *Keeps his eyes on the way Law's fingers are so sure and nimble as they straighten and correct each pin, telling himself he'll remember the right way to do it this time. Only he finds he's mostly watching Law's hands more than anything else. Hopes the marine captain can't feel his heart beat picking up with his hands so close to Zoro's chest, or that he notices how Zoro finds he suddenly has to swallow, hard, just to finish his sentence* Just do whatever you need. No one would have to know. It's be easy.

Law: *Gives Zoro a pointed "No." Look*

Law: No.

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Law: *looks to the Quarter Master* Does Tsuru-ya still have those indestructible oversized kiddy harnesses from when the Admirals were younger?

Quarter Master: I... don't know. Do you want me to ask?

Law: Considering the offer the Lieutenant Commander keeps making?

QM: I'll ask for them to Express Ship it.

@gildedmuse

Law finds Zoro wandering the deck late at night with his swords and doesn't even bother asking what he had been doing sneaking around since he's pretty certain he knows (actually just hiding in one of the liferafts to check in with Koala and Sabo). Decides it's probably for the best to just tie the Lieutenant Commander to the mast. For his own good.

Zoro: *struggling against a pair of handcuffs and now a rope securing him in place* The hell? Captain what is this?

Law: Trust me, Lieutenant Roronoa-ya, it's for your own good. And mine.

Zoro: *Getting that Law is completely serious, starts struggling harder* Grrrr... Let me go, damnit!

Law: Is that anyway to speak to your Captain?

Zoro: *Still trying to fight his way out* Fuck you, you can't do this!

Law: As your commanding officer I very much can. *Pauses, then gives Zoro a rather dangerous looking smirk* Not only can I, I think I'm going to rather enjoy having you tied up and at my mercy.

Zoro: *Goes completely still*

Law: It'll keep you from doing anything stupid! *Walks away ignoring Zoro's cursing as he goes back to trying to fight his way out.*

-💚-

Zoro's actual mission had been to get assigned under Rosinante as the Revolution has heard rumours he's related to Doflamingo who they believe to be trafficking weapons, helping to fuel hundreds of wars. Usually they wouldn't concern themselves with a possible spy being in the navy, but it seems obvious that Doflamingo has a guy on the inside and if this Rosinante has any information they could use to take down his weapon's trade they need to find out

They manage to get Zoro papers and an airtight background that has him heading from South Blue to the grand line under the command of now Rear Admiral Rosinante Shinzo (a name change was kinda necessary after the shit he pulled to save Law, Shinzo just seemed fitting).

What they don't know is that Rosinante has never been too good with a full crew, especially the young ones. The marines have actually tried sending him subordinates before; it never works out. He's honestly thought they'd finally agreed to give up. So when Rosinante receives Zoro's transfer papers he sighs and thinks about putting up with a frustrated, disappointed young officer for two, three weeks at most before the young marine snaps and demands a transfer to a different... Anywhere and he just can't. Though since the boy is already on his way here, Rosinante figures it's best to at least meet him face to face and tell him that whatever he's heard about Rosinante's record doesn't matter, he's better off stationed under any other superior officer.

However, immediately after MEETING Zoro, Rosinate comes up with a much, much better plan. Law is TECHNICALLY Rosinante's subordinate, though he very rarely oversees any of Law's missions. But when he has seen the boy lately, he's been way too tense and dark and serious like he's losing himself to his missions and plans. Zoro comes off as kind of a mess (hey, he's in the middle of one of the largest marine bases in the seas, sitting there with a man who is said to have done some of the greatest undercover work the marines had ever done and he's staring down at Zoro who isn't sure... Do marines sit a certain way? Should he be sitting differently? He should have actually listened to Koala when she was telling him this stuff, but it seemed super easy at the time. Just walk around like he has a stick up his ass and don't do anything actually useful.) But it's clear to Rosinante he has spirit, and a strong sense of self and clearly a good sense of humour (or that's the impression he gets after what could have been a disastrous incident with Vice Admiral Yamakaji except that Zoro seemed to give no fucks and Rosinante found the whole thing too hilarious to even try and reprimand the boy until Yamakaji just stormed off) Rosinante comes up with what he thinks is the perfect plan.

Law: Overworked, Obsessed, Guarded, Dour, Alone ☹️ (technically he's got his crew, but that's they all just sort of jump to follow his orders and its not really what Rosinante means anyway)

Zoro: Spirited, Unconcerned, A bit cocky without much respect for unearned authority, cute 😉

Much more well adjusted Law.

Well okay there is definitely going to be a short period where Law will probably want to strangle Zoro AND him, but after the two get used to each other....

Yes, Rosinante is sure this is the perfect solution to all their problems!

(Also, Zoro doesn't seem at all panicked or even bothered when Rosinante accidentally sets his desk on fire. Just calmly brings it to his attention, like hey it's a thing that happens no big deal. So he can probably deal with Law's.... Occasionally moments of insanity without being too bothered. A very good sign.)

Of course, after Rosinante explains the situation, Zoro has to find a place to hide out and call back to headquarters and then tell them.

Zoro: So he's transferring me to the marine ship called The Polar Tang under some guy.... Uhh... *Looks at his transfer papers* Captain Trafalgar Law.

There's dead silence for like ten whole seconds and then a whole bunch of people all talking at once, but muffled and in the background so he can only catch the occasional sentence like, "we have to get him out of there", "what about his cover? We spent nearly a year-" "I've heard the rumours, that man is insane." "And what's that going to matter to the Navy's own Surgeon of the Seas?", "-and with Zoro's attitude? There's no way he won't-" "Won't it be suspicious if he just disappears?" "Better than him ending up dead." "In fairness Trafalgar would definitely torture him for a good long while before letting him die." "Right, he might just rot in Impel Down."

Zoro just yawns, waiting for all the panic to die down.

Finally they put Koala on. She seems the most reasonable and she's the one who does the best job at wrangling in Zoro and Sabo.

Koala: Zoro, it's important that under no circumstances you get on that ship. *Spoken very sternly and very slowly; pretty much like she's angry at a puppy who she's attempt to teach calculus* We're working on an escape plan right now that will hopefully keep your identity intact so we can use it again, but you absolutely must not get aboard Trafalgar Law's vessel. Understood?"

Zoro: Yeah okay, sure.

Zoro: Hey, this is basically my dress uniform, right?

Koala: …. *Anxiously* Well, no. We could only get a hold of a field uniform. A dress uniform is more formal, but you really only need it for ceremonies or formal settings so we thought you'd be alright without them

Zoro: *Frowning* There are two different uniforms? What's the point in that?

Koala: Well, because the field uniform is -- Why are you even asking? What's this about?

Zoro: Mmmm….. I guess that Trafalgar guy is on the base and meeting up with Rosinante for dinner. He really wants me to come meet him.

Koala: You should not do that. Tell him… Tell him you left your dress uniform back home. Tell him you have to go back to the south blue to get it! Just anything.

Zoro: I already said yes. He was so excited he accidentally set his desk on fire.*Shrugs, even though they can't see him. Basically it's Zoro's way of saying that even though he knows he's supposed to be looking into Rosinante's ties to Doflamingo, the guy seemed clumsy and overly emotional and it was terrible but sort of endearing. He couldn't say no, but then he didn't really try* It's at some officer's club. He said to wear my dress uniform. I suppose this one isn't fancy enough to impress Captain whoever.

Koala: *To the others* You guys he's going to die.

Sabo grabs the den den mushi. Stupidly dangerous (and just stupid) missions are kind of his area of expertise. Plus, him and Zoro are like childhood best friends. He's got this.

Sabo: If this guy is close to Rosinante, getting in With him could still be a good first ste - owe! What was that for?

Koala: Zoro, Law is dangerous. Once he has an assignment or a goal he Does. Not. Stop. He's smart and he's stubborn and when he acquired a target he will track them to the end of the earth. You do not need to put yourself in this situation.

Zoro: So he's dangerous, determined as hell and a little bit crazy.

Koala: Yes, preciously, so you see why-

Zoro: *smirking* Sounds like fun. *Hangs up to the sounds of Koala berating him while Sabo clearly laughs in background*

@randommouseclick

Zoro's already planning the wedding and honeymoon, Koala. Just let him carry on.

@gildedmuse

Meanwhile, Rosinante is trying to sneakily introduce the concept of bringing on a lieutenant commander so Law has a sort of second in command to help him out, maybe spare him enough stress so he can relax once in a while. He's just worried about the boy. He takes everything so seriously, he always seems so stressed.

Law just wants to get through this dinner. He loves Cora-san but he needs to get back to work and he doesn't want to listen to yet another attempt to get him to take a vacation or transfer somewhere like the East Blue or bring in additional help.

Corazon: -and he already made the journey all the way up from South Blue.

Law: Mmmhmmm...

Corazon: You know me and new transfers, Law, but I think this one shows some promise,

Law: *sigh* Cora-san, I have an important assignment in the second half of the Grand Line involving possible ties to the creators of SMILE. It's going to be a long, gruelling mission-

Corazon: Which is why you need some new blood! Someone to look out for you

Law: *Actual hint of a smile* You look out for me. You've always looked out for me..

Corazon: Law.... *Weak* Wait no, it's not the same

Law: I can't be wasting time training some child who's never even been to the grand line.

Corazon: *Happens to glance at the door and suddenly brightens, taking down the calming bubble he'd put up around them* Ah, there you are! I was starting to think we'd need to send a search party.

Zoro: *wearing a bit of a tiny fitting dress uniform, but at least he figured out which one it was and had it on right. Hates it so much. How can it be even less comfortable?* Err.. sorry, I think the signs posted around here are wrong.

Law: *Looking up just so he can flower in annoyance* What do you mean the si- *starts having a coughing fit there. In the middle of the officers lunch hall. Come on Cora, warn a guy before you bring THAT to the table next time.*

Corazon: *Sends Law a look, thinking he's just being rude. Which is fair. It's what he'd meant to do before he got distracted* I imagine the base must be pretty big compared to what you're used to.

Zoro: …. I wasn't lost. *Pulls his jacket off before he sits down, because like hell he's going through a whole meal that uncomfortable.*

Law: *A very serious, professional, detached marine captain who is currently watching this boy peel off his dress jacket like he's the next course. Immediately notices the uniform is too small - those buttons are already straining to keep his shirt closed. Law can think of plenty of ways to make this boy arch back enough that they'd fail altogether.*

Corazon watches three minutes of interaction then tries to send smug looks to Law for the rest of dinner.

Law kicks him under the table - feeling Cora-san's self satisfaction - but doesn't actually take eyes off Zoro.

Which leads to Zoro getting the impression that Law is messing with him, and he does not appreciate it. He was told by everyone it is nearly impossible to impress or sneak past Trafalgar Law, so why is it that so far all he's done is send Zoro these weird looks while making stranger comments. It feels like he's being played with, and undercover or not Zoro doesn't enjoy these types of games. Still, if Trafalger's plan is simply to mess with him, Zoro isn't going to just sit back and take it.

So he straight out asks if Law is taking this seriously, because Zoro is serious about going to the grand line and if Law doesn't want him, fine. There are plenty of captains he's sure will take him like umm.... Him *Points to Marine Captain Portgas D Ace*

Law: *Blinks as he takes in what Zoro has just said before….* Wait!? HIM?!

Yeah, Law has never gotten along with Ace. Which is weird cause Ace gets along with him, but Law cannot stand that guy. It takes Cora practically dragging Law back into his seat to get him to calm down (thankfully he's quick enough with his powers that the whole dining room doesn't turn to see who is causing such a scene) while Zoro just watches, unimpressed.

He waits until Law is done with his rant before shamelessly smirking at the now rather riled looking captain.

Zoro: So you'll take my transfer?

Law: *Standing up roughly, glaring at Zoro* My ship leaves at six am, regardless of who makes it aboard..

Zoro: *still smirks* Aye-aye, Captain.

Law: *stalks out, ignoring Ace when he waves and yells over a friendly hello*

Corazon: *Sighs as he watches Law storming away* I did warn you only to use that as a last resort. *Lights a cigarette, needing the nicotine thanks to all the stress he picked up just pouring off Law* It's a shame. I'm sure he would have taken you anyway, and on much better terms.

Zoro: *Shrugs, unbothered by Law's anger. If anything, pleased with it.* Had to make sure, that's all. Oh, hey. *Actually smiles a little at Rosinante* Thanks for the help by the way, and for dinner. *Stands up and stretches and sure enough loses a button off that damn dress shirt, but he doesn't even notice, still watching the war path that Law had left in his wake* Mm… I think this might actually turn out to be fun. *Leaves with a smile, which will not last the three hours it takes him to find his room.*

Corazon: .... I hope this wasn't a horrible mistake.

@randommouseclick

Ace: did I just...did I just get USED?

@gildedmuse

Just Law yelling back, "Like you're not use to it!"

Ace just constantly super friendly and helpful and hanging off Law cause they're like best friends. They had their first assignment on the same ship together. They're brothers in arms!

Law just despises him.

@randommouseclick

Law has a low index for loud, energetic people. And an even lower index for Garp's grandchildren. He takes after Sengoku in that regard

@gildedmuse

Corazon has worked hard to make sure Law has never met Garp

@randommouseclick

He doesn't need to Sengoku's stories and Ace are bad enough

@gildedmuse

Ace is actually the only reason Zoro makes it to Law's ship. He sees him wandering the hallways and is like, hey, I saw you with Law! What're you doing here? Isn't he setting off in like half an hour? You know you're on the wrong side of the base, right? Haha, lucky for you I was so starving. Let me grab a quick pre-breakfast and I'll show you the way!

He helpfully shows Zoro across the base, talking with him the whole time. Law's standing on the top deck, watching the docks. Not that he cares if Zoro shows up he's just... watching.

He's not exactly excited to see Zoro laughing - honest, deep laughter, the kind where he has a hand on Ace's shoulder to support himself as they walk - as the two of them casually stroll up to the ship. Somehow he just knows Ace is inevitably telling a horribly embarrassing story about when they were privates.

"HEY, LAW! REMEMBER THAT TIME YOU ENDED UP IN YOUR OWN SEASTONE HANDCUFFS! AND YOU HAD TO EXPLAIN IT TO OUR CO!"

He hates Ace. He hates him so much.

Law: Whatever he told you is a lie

Zoro: *sassy salute* Aye aye Captain.... *Starts to walk off but then pauses, turning back* So should I have someone check those handcuffs before they send them onto your room or....?

Law: PORTGAS-YA YOU ARE THE WORST!

Ace: Love you, too, Lawfy! Take good care of him, Roronoa!

@randommouseclick

Sengoku's This Is Garp's Fault senses must go haywire with those interactions

@gildedmuse

For the first few days, until he adjusts to Law, Zoro brings up how cool Ace seems. Just so he can watch Law storm off. It's not Zoro's fault he's more fun when he's less missionfocusserious and more pissypouty. Or at least he's less on Zoro's case about every minor thing, which as far as he can tell is the most fun Law gets.

It takes them getting into their first fight with some asshole pirates terrorizing a town and Zoro figuring out Law can actually back up his attitude for his attitude towards his "new" (fake) captain to change some. Which is easy enough to tell in his next mission report. Koala is glad to hear it - they need Law to trust Zoro, to see him as someone who he can depend upon and confide in, which is pretty much impossible if Zoro insists on antagonizing him.

-🧡-

Zoro's way of flirting directly involved annoying Law, usually by being all apathetic in the face of his "are you fucking crazy?" Rants and a bit maniacal in the face of his "we need a solid plan"s. I mean, he always follows Law's orders, he just follows them more creatively than most.

Law's way of flirting involves suggestive looks, smirks that are mostly teeth, and wording orders in ways that make Zoro go red to his ears. Oh, and acting super possessive and pouty when Ace is around but honestly he would have done that anyway. That's sort of their dynamic.

Ace's way of flirting with both of them is by being friendly with Zoro and then watching Law get all jealous and pouty which is adorable. Ace doesn't /really/ mean anything by it, but:

A. It's fun to rile up Law

B. Zoro's super chill and fun to hang out with

C. He's not blind. Law is sexy as fuck and Zoro is somehow both hot as hell and a little bit cute. He definitely wouldn't turn either down, let's say that.

@randommouseclick

....now we've gone and given me a new OT3

Zoro likes being bitten, Law's teeth are as much of a turn on as his hands. Agreed?

@gildedmuse

Oh definitely. And it works out because we know Law likes to put his mark on everything that is his

#the zolaw headcanon nobody asked for #zolaw #zoro x law #one piece au #one piece #terrible fanfic ideas #amazing fanfic ideas #roronoa zoro #trafalgar d. water law #trafalgar law #donquixote rosinante #portgas d. ace #sabo the revolutionary #maybe people shouldn't engage me in conversation #conversations with internet people #the zolaw au nobody asked for

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gildedmuse · 4 years

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Oh, wow. Super sorry for all this ZoLaw headcanon content. I tell you what, tommorow I will continue blogging the hell out of Zou. You will not have to hear about any crazy ZoLaw AUs.

Probably. Maybe. That could be true.

For now though.... @nat-tea-n-coffee apparently is my kinda crazy as they approved the Sora: Warrior Of The Sea idea, and even suggested a beach episode. And I don't know if it's become clear or not, but I will answer every ask, request, and even suggestion because I am super weak but also, hey is one person enjoys it, then worth it.

Doesn't hurt that I got to spend a lot of time thinking of Zoro, Law, Luffy, Mihawk, Ace and Shanks, just hanging out shirtless.

Sora: Warrior Of The Sea

(A RedHawk Production)

[Studio Mandated "Lighter" Episode]

Oh, that's right. Two seasons in and the studio is already interfering. "Look, the show has gotten some pretty good reviews and critical response, support among fans is high. It's just gotten a bit too story arc and not seralized enough, which is bad for new viewership. Also, your last few episodes have been such downers. Look, what we need is a lighter, happier episode that isn't connected to the main plot. Maybe something classic like a beach episode."

Luckily, Law isn't actually in that meeting and so Shanks or Mihawk doesn't have to hold him back from ripping out any throats. Though he does go on an hour long rant when he hears the news. Which is why Nico Robin is chosen to write this particular episode.

The second the fanbase hears about this, there is a conflict of opinions: on the one hand, the story had been really ramping up, how could they take a break now for something as cheesy as a beach episode? On the other hand, Nico Robin is the lead writer? Fucking hell yes! Look, certain corners of the internet just know that Nico Robin is the writer that brings the fan fuel. Point to an episode where Daichi and Sora were super gay together? Nico Robin wrote it. Point to one where Electric Blue and Wench Green have a strange amount of chemistry and closeness for brothers? That's a Nico Robin penned episode. An episode that focused on Poison Pink, Oikaze Pandora (or her pirate persona Ōshige), or Vice Admiral Reijin Umiko beng badass and clever with either no romantic overtones, them being the ones to hit on the guys for a change, or in Umiko's case, her just coming off as a total lesbian? Yeah, Nico Robin wrote that shit. The less time the male characters - especially Sora and Daichi - spend in shirts the more likely that Nico Robin was the main writer of that episode.

And it's not just her own ships. Unbeknownst to the Sora fan community, MissFluerDeTwist - one of the most popular fanfic writers out there - is RedHawk's very own Nico Robin (she's damn good about keeping secrets from both work and the fandom) so she knows what is up. Which is why she will gladly throw in some hints of Prince Santeki/Daichi, Stealth Black/Sora, even some Stealth Black/Pandora. She's been known to include some scenes of fantastic tension between Sparking Red and Daichi and, hell, Sora gets at least one scene of blatant flirting/sexual innuendo with everyone. Nico Robin is on this, you all. You wanted backstory to why Prince Santeki is so unlike his other brothers, you got it. You wanted to see when Daichi joined the marines and first met a young Ensign Sora and understand how these two became so connected that Daichi has dedicated his whole life to being a steady, unbreakable rock at Sora's side? Well you deserve it, good people.

Of course, she also knows what to leave up to fan imagination. Where Umiko and Sora ever actually in a relationship? What happened to Daichi's little sister and his parents? Who is Reno Pop and what's his connection to Lord Vineykur? How does Pandora know Brimi? What happened on the Lost Rock and how did Sora and Daichi escape? Those are the kinds of questions you let fans feed on. Nico Robin is no fool.

(For the record, if it's an episode that is very true to the manga, maybe incorporating creator approved information from other sources and likely part of the overall arch, that's by Law. The ones that tend to fill in the gasp and go on fantastical, wild journeys are by Usopp. Jinbe's episodes tend to explore heavier, metaphorical themes. If Diachi's stands his ground through strength/stubbornness, Pandora is the love interest who is wise enough to hide her cleverness and power and rather than directly attacking uses her evasiveness and redirecting attacks to her advantage, Umiko shows flexibility and adaptability during battle (not too mention some fancy fucking footwork), while Sora is creative and open enough to harvest all these as needed (and, if it's not obvious enough, just uses the hell out of haki). Yeah, that's a Jinbe episode. Though he really prefers to direct these days, meaning he's slipping a little philosophy into most of the episodes anyway. Shanks? Oh, well, Shanks and Mihawk tend to stick to reviewing and rewriting scripts as needed but when Shanks does pen one himself he does whatever the fuck he wants.

People really look forward to a solid Shanks episode.)

Anyway, back to the studio and their nonsense request. It just made the most sense, Mihawk and Shanks agreed, to give this one to Nico Robin. It's right up her alley. They wouldn't be surprised if she already had one fully finished and ready to go.

(Technically it's a beach fanfic, and it's almost a shame she's put it online so she'll be unable to use those scenes now. Too bad. Having Daichi save Prince Santeki from drowning was a big hit, and the scene where he pulls Sora back from going into the water without proper protection? Both funny and hot if she's honest. Oh, if only she hadn't wasted it and could watch Ace have to squirm and shiver under Zoro's hands. Ah, well, there is plenty of more fun to be had.)

So, thanking Mihawk and Shanks for the opportunity (and ignoring her coworker's continued fuming - she has a feeling he'll come around to the idea fairly quickly once he realizes exactly what such a storyline will entail) Robin sets out on writing an episode that balances the show's canon, studio mandates, fandom desires, practical matters such as budget and time, and her own little twisted sense of humour. Keeping in mind all those requirements, she is pleased with the results when she finally sets the first copy in Law's hands.

Sora: Warrior Of The Sea

S2E06: Sora: Distraction Of The Sands

(Yes, like in the manga, every chapter/episode goes Character Name: Blank of the Blank. It's an annoying format but Law's very insistent)

Act I, Scene I

-LOCATION: The TENNO SEKAI approaches a small, idyllic looking ISLAND. The SEAS are a beautiful clear blue, the BEACHES sandy and white. We see SORA aboard the ship, standing at the railing. He is wearing his marine jacket, but unbuttoned. We can't see below his waist. He stretches out, smiling and reaching towards the warmth of the sun-

SORA: Finally! A nice, safe harbour on a small, out of the way island where we can enjoy a well earned break!

-As always, DAICHI is standing just behind SORA to his right. He has his arms crossed, wearing a slightly serious expression. He isn't upset at SORA, only doubtful.-

DAICHI: Are you sure about this captain? I mean, after the incident on Carvano Island shouldn't we be out looking for Germa 66?

-SORA continues stretching, enjoying the sun. He rolls his eyes at his friend's serious manner. To be honest, after his near defeat and eventual retreat at CARVANO, SORA needs time to regroup, yet he refuses to show any such weakness in front of his friend and subordinate officer. After a moment's pause, he looks back to DAICHI with a knowing, teasing smirk-

SORA: So you would rather be out chasing after Poison Pink than spending a nice, relaxing time here with me?

DAICHI: *Eyes go wide at the suggestion* N-no, that's not it at all, Sora! I just want to make sure that Germa is brought to justice.

SORA: Ahh, I see. *Wags a finger in DAICHI's face, again wearing that same knowing smile* You want to have the glory of being the one man to finally catch Stealth Black then.

DAICHI: *Sighs, already tired of SORA playing such games with him* Isn't it our job though, captain?

-SORA gives DAICHI a real, honest smile. The one he saves only for those closest to him. He reaches out, musing up DAICHI's hair like he used to when they had first met. DAICHI as always, tries to avoid being treated as the little brother figure and attempts to duck out of the way, but he is clearly starting to come around to SORA as he usually does.-

SORA: Of course, and I take pride in protecting the North Blue. However, Germa isn't exactly a subtle bunch. If they try and pull anything, the alarms are sure to sound immediately, and you know Tenno Sekai is the fastest ship in this sea. She'll get us there in plenty of time. So instead of sailing the seas aimlessly, why not take some time to enjoy one of the many spots of nature, ethereal beauty the North Blue offers?

DAICHI: Right… But we didn't exactly pack for the occasion did we? I mean, I only have my uniforms and a few - Ech! *Is cut off by a pair of swim trunks landing across his face. He peels them off, blinking a few times at the vision in front of him.*

-We cut back to SORA, this time in full view. While still wearing his marine coat, he is now in a pair of WHITE SWIM TRUNKS. They sport yellow and blue accents and are reminiscent of his costume. He gives DAICHI a bright smile. His vision seems to be lit by something more than the sun, his skin glowing and a faint shine all around him-

DAICHI: *Looking between SORA and the pair of swim trunks he has peeled off his face* Wait? How did you-?

SORA: *Wraps an arm around DAICHI's shoulder, giving him a cocky smile. He never doubted he could talk DAICHI into this little vacation.* I've seen your wardrobe. I figured you might need some. Look, I even got them in green.

-SORA smirks proudly, knowing his friend far too well as DAICHI examines the swim trunks as if he's never seen anything like them. They are his trademark color and his exact size. Once again, SORA amazes him.-

SORA: *Giving DAICHI a shove by the shoulder* Go on them! Try them on! I want to see how they look. Though the girl at the shop I gave your picture too promised me they'd be quite flattering.

-SORA gives a playful wink as DAICHI flushes at the implication of SORA handing his photo over to some stranger girl. SORA laughs, happy to get his friend's usual reaction whenever the subject of women comes up. It is a relief after the mood that had settled over them following CARVANO. When DAICHI takes a playful swing at him with swim shorts, SORA only grins and takes a step back before dramatically diving off the edge of the TENNO SEKAI and into the sea-

Law: *Reading very careful, as if perhaps he's hallucinating or having a nightmare* Is this really the script?

Robin: *Giggles, unsurprised by Law's negative reaction* I think it's quite cute, don't you? It is definitely more lighthearted, as the studio requested, though there are still a few mentions of Carvano, The Stealth Black innocent, and their last run in with Sea Storm without them being distracting to potential new viewers.

Law: But… *Flips a few pages* There's a scene where Sora, Daichi, Pandora and Umiko play against a disguised Germa 66 in a game of beach volleyball. Doesn't that seem…. Silly?

Robin: *Nods, still smiling as if Law is finally beginning to understand*

Law: Also, Robin-ya, not to call you out but there's a part where Prince Santeki - Sorry, "Sano" just starts blatantly flirting with Daichi.

Robin: *Cocks her head, looking completely innocent* Is there?

Law: *Raises an eyebrow and points down at page*

Robin: *Leans over, politely rereading it* Ah, I believe you are mistaking the character of "Sano" being in a confused state. He both wants to mock and defeat Daichi, who of course is unaware of his identity, but following his sister's comment can't help but remember this same man is the one who pulled him from the sea, sparing his life.

Law: *Narrowed eyes* And then suddenly Sora is constantly calling for Daichi, making sure he has his attention, pulling him into group huddles.

Robin: It's a group huddle, Law, you have to pull everyone in. But, yes, Sora has very sharp instincts as we know, even now when he is desperately trying to ignore them. He already stated he wasn't sure about their fellow beach visitors, and as we have seen time and again he is rather protective of the few people around him he truly considers friends.

Law: But if Daichi is just getting competitive with "Sano" why should it bother him.

Robin: *Finger on chin, remembering back to past episodes, specifically ones Law himself had written* Well, we've seen Sora get bothered before when Daichi will stubbornly focus on one of the enemies. So perhaps it is like those cases, where Sora knows Daichi can become obsessed with such relationships. Besides. *Mischievous smile* I only said that was Sano's motivation. I didn't indicate what Daichi's might be. I suppose we will have to let our own Roronoa Zoro, and Benn, of course, decide how to play the scene. Perhaps Zoro-kun will have more insight into how Daichi would react to such a brooding, mysterious character alternating between hostility, shyness, and open admiration.

Law: *Pointedly ignores that comment, looking back over the script*

Robin: *Innocently* You wouldn't have happened to have read over Act II Scene 2, would you? I did have some concerns.

Law: *Does not even have to turn to that part in the script to know which scene she's referring to, but he does turn a slight pink* Right. I don't know if the studio would let us get away with such a scene.

Robin: Mmm… *Nods, very seriously* That is why I already spoke to Benn about how it could be shot to make it appropriate. He assured me that, so long as Zoro-kun is comfortable with it, he could easily cut around anything to… Full view for the studio. And it just so happens that Zoro-kun is perfectly fine being naked on camera from behind. *Robin Smile*

Law: *Blushing harder, suddenly very interested in reading whatever scene he's on* So you took the liberty of asking him already?

Robin: Of course. I wanted to make sure he'd be completely comfortable, not only naked but having to do so in front of the crew. Though I'm sure that only the most necessary of persons will be there. Benn, of course, and Franky since it will require certain practical effects. Lighting, Camera, Sound, Costuming….

Law: *Frown* That doesn't sound like-

Robin: A stunt coach, though I know Zoro-kun will insist he doesn't need one, cinematographer, Shanks-san and Mihawk-san obviously. Oh, and Ace-kun and Boa. Likely Luffy, if we're honest. *Smiles, giggling a bit because of course Luffy will be there and she doubts Zoro will be bothered at all* Oh, and of course usually you're on set in case script changes or edits are necessary, though I suppose no one will blame you for not appearing at such a personal shot. Surely, Mihawk-san can easily handle any problems that… arise. And Ace-kun has always been so willing to lend Zoro-kun a helping hand when problems come up.

Law: *Mutters something about how he's the one always working to make sure Zoro's scenes come off perfectly in the first place since he was the one against hiring a goddamn stuntman so if anything….*

Robin: I understand that the scene must seem too ridiculous for your taste, and if you don't wish to witness it I am sure everyone will be very understanding.

Law: *Hastily handing the script back* The last act needs more action. You've already set up Sora and Stealth Black, and Daichi had those moments with Sparking Red. You should expand on them and the fight.

Robin: But don't you think it would make more sense for Stealth Black and Daichi to face off?

Law: Stealth Black apparently feels conflicted about Daichi, while Sora made his distaste of the prince very clear.

Robin: Daichi and Poison Pink, then, given their history?

Law: Only you have too many scenes of Poison Pink and Umiko for it not to pay off. Put Wench Green up against Umiko's second in command. Pandora should be well suited to evade Electric Blue's attacks without making it seem like she can actually fight.

Robin: *Glancing down at the script, smiling* Yes, and the fact that Sparking Red has his flaming sword…

Law: *Shrugs, like he didn't even consider this* Despite what I think of his acting, Zoro is very talented with a blade, as is Killer. It will make for a good action set, which I'm sure the studio will appreciate.

Robin: I will be sure and make those changes immediately. *Starts to head off*

Law: Oh, and Robin-ya?

Robin: Hmm?

Law: There's no point to the whole water fight scene with Daichi and Sora. It can be cut.

Robin: I believe it's important to show the two of them returning more to the roots of their friendship while also showing the evolution of their relationship - that Daichi no longer solely looks up to Sora, and Sora no longer sees him as a child, but that they have become closer to that of equal when away from their naval ranks. Besides, it sets up Umiko's comment about marine men.

Law: Which is cliche and overused and unnecessary.

Robin: But then she references it again when Daichi slashes through the bathhouse walls at Sora's cry.

Law: *Clearly getting frustrated by how well Robin is arguing her point and how deeply she's tied it into the script* I am sure you can come up with another clever quip to replace it, Robin-ya. Dedicate that time to the fight instead.

Robin: *Shrugs, not agreeing or disagreeing way, and walks off, still smiling rather pleased with the results so far*

Which is how eventually, despite all of Law's (and privately, Mihawk's) misgivings, they end up doing a beach episode. Which you will find out all about in Part Two. Hey, it was running a little long, okay?

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So I seem to remember promising more Sora: Warrior Of The Sea Beach Episode. And by "seem to remember" I mean, it's in writing and thus hard to ignore. So despite the fact that none of you care, guess what? You're getting more of this ZoLaw AU.

First off, every member of the cast and crew understands the purpose of a beach episode: to waste time at the beach. Which means that everyone pulls up with swim trunks, blankets, grills and umbrellas. They are basically there to have a beach vacation.

I say everyone. Not Law. Law does not come prepared to party, he comes prepared to be pissy. But like everyone else (Yes, even Mihawk. Though technically only due to Shank's influence. Shanks forces him is what I'm saying. "Hey, even Beckmen is joining in the fun!" / "Benn always joins in these ridiculous games." / "What? My Beckmen? No! He's usually so mature and serious." / "He only seems that way compared to you. Because you are a child.")

The resulting shoot is pretty much pure chaos. Perona and Hancock are more interested in sunbathing than acting. Killer is kicking everyone's ass at volleyball. Franky and Ace are having a grill off to see who makes the better hamburgers and hot dogs (Sanji would totally win except that Pudding-Chan is right there and in a bikini and look, at some point it's difficult to care about things that aren't that.) Zoro and Luffy, meanwhile, are pretty much exactly the children you expect them to be, much to Robin's amusement. Look, she wrote a scene where Sora and Daichi "play wrestle" in the sea, but it has nothing on the actual thing. Because Zoro can often be oblivious and because, you know, Luffy she is sure they don't mean for it to look so homoerotic. It's just a shame Nami isn't here to capitalize on this. She could definitely sell Zoro pinning Luffy to the sand or Luffy wrapping around Zoro like he's made of rubber for more than a few quid.

Law is not enjoy this shoot.

Even when Benn finally gains enough control to start getting actual work done (you'd be surprised how authoritative Mihawk can be even in purple swim trunks) it soon becomes clear that this is going to be a longer than normal shoot. Not because the logistics, just people are not even trying. Ace will just start smiling in the middle of a scene where he shouldn't be smiling, and because Zoro really takes his cues on acting from Ace he'll immediately start smiling regardless of the line. Then Sanji will get angry with them both, which Pudding will think is adorable, thus leading to Sanji forgetting the script entirely to pay attention to her. Perona will tell Zoro off and get too close in his face, which will make Luffy jump in to "protect his virtue" (on order from Nami) which will make Boa jealous because how dare another woman be so close to her Luffy. Which will make Ace and Zoro annoyed which will make Robin giggle, which will distract Franky which will ultimately lead to the effects not working like they should, which will cause Shachi, Penguin, and Ikkaku to huddle up (definitely not them just laying on the sand and enjoying the day out) which of course gets Shanks and Mihawk's attention. Shanks tries to separate Perona and Luffy while Mihawk gives Zoro and Ace The Look which, despite his still authoritative aura is SLIGHTLY less effective when he's standing there in just swim trunks. Curse Shanks. So in the end, with a heavy sigh, he has to go train instruct Zoro in what he should actually be doing in the scene which somehow ends up with his hands at Zoro's bare waist as he goes through it all yet again.

Law HATES this. Fucking. Shoot.

Which is why he is so close to just leaving, as per Robin's suggestion. They don't need him there. Clearly. They can all get along quite well without him. It's obvious now that Law's real job is babysitting and at this particular location all attempts to be an adult are fruitless.

So Law is all set to leave but then Zoro gets out of the ocean, dripping wet, and heads towards his drink which Law happens to be standing beside. Not watching. Definitely. If anything, glaring. And he tries to keep glaring out at Luffy and Ace messing around as Zoro takes a nice long drink, eyes clearly focused on Law.

Which isn't distracting.

Zoro: Aren't you hot?

Law: *Takes a second to process what that actually means, covering by his continued glare* These are work appropriate clothes, Zoro-ya. Not all of us have forgotten why we're here.

Zoro: *Snorts* RIght. You can't be seen having fun, isn't that so Torao?

Law: *Turning his glare towards Zoro which is maybe a mistake because skin and water and mouth and eyes* I'm only being practical.

Zoro: That sounds boring *Reaching out to grab the end of Law's shirt* You should come have fun with us, Torao. You might even enjoy it. *Sideways smirk that is far too dangerous in nature, anyone with self preservation instincts would run*

Law: *Doesn't run* I… *Is older than Zoro and more experienced than Zoro and always the one to make suggestive comments to Zoro so how is it Zoro has currently got his hands wrapped in Law's shirt while Law seems unable to speak?* I didn't even bring-

Zoro: *Stepping closer, raising Law's shirt up a few inches to show his intent* It's just the crew, it's not like anyone will care.

Law: It wouldn't be very appropriate, Zoro-ya…. *Come on! He's half stripping you down! Be flirty or clever or mysterious or hell just step back and make him stop if you can't come off as at least competent. What the hell is wrong with you? Fuck, he's so close. And there's this trail of water falling from his hair to his lips. Fuck.*

Zoro: Look around. No one here is trying to be "appropriate" Torao. *Steps closer, feeling safe. Feeling cocky. Today has been all sword fights with Killer and sea fights with Luffy and Ace. Can you blame him for being in a good mood? And Law needs to join in, obviously. He's standing up here on the beach looking so miserable and serious. What he needs is to be dragged into the water and force to actually have some fun.* Unless…. *Cocks his head, looking Law over* You can swim, can't you?

Law: I - *It'd be nice if he could swallow right now because it definitely feels like he's going to start drooling. That damn water is curving up on the underside of Zoro's lower lip and he's so close. Law could lap that up for him. Could pin Zoro down and just….*

Zoro: *Beaming* It's alright. Luffy can barely swim, either. *Nods out to the water where currently Luffy is splashing around, riding on Ace's shoulders*

Law: *Eyes go to Luffy and Ace for once second and when he looks back Zoro seems so much closer.*

Zoro: *Still smiling even as he starts to peel off Law's shirt* Come on. *Tugging him by the arm, despite the fact he's still in his jeans and no wait he didn't agree to this!* We'll go together.

Law: *Manages to get Zoro to stop long enough to peel off his jeans so he's down to his boxers, which Zoro flushes at and isn't that what he meant? He can't be so inexperienced. Fuck, Law just wants to ruin this boy, he really does. But then Zoro is back to shoving him towards the sea, happily announcing to Ace and Luffy that he has a fourth and what does that even mean? What has Law gotten himself into?*

It turns out to be an overly competitive game of chicken (both Ace and Zoro really take it far too seriously while Luffy is clearly there for fun but also will break Law's nose if it comes down to it). Which means Law has his legs wrapped around Zoro, whose hands are curled up around his thighs and this could not get any worse.

He thinks.

Totally unaware that Robin has her phone out and is capturing this entire magical moment. And when Franky sits beside her asking why she's filming them fighting she just gets this smile that makes him want to unask because he knows Robin.

Mihawk has to eventually call the boys out to shoot a scene. He stands at the edge of the water with his typically displeased look. Law would feel so much more ashamed if Zoro hadn't chosen to just drop him slightly so Law's legs are wrapped around his waist, and carried him out of the water like that. Law tries to give his boss an apologetic look but it's difficult when he's so wrapped around Zoro, and Zoro's hands keep finding new places on his legs to hold him up. (And maybe Mihawk shouldn't look at actors who work for him that way. And maybe Mihawk should spend less time instructing Zoro. And maybe Mihawk can go to hell because Law has called dibs on this one. This one is his.)

(Also, thank you for this opportunity, Mihawk-san)

(Also, did Zoro really need to flash that smile at Mihawk? Did Mihawk's face just soften slightly? Isn't he like twice Zoro's age? He should really-)

Then Zoro drops him on the sand, and he's leaning over Law, practically on top of him. All other thoughts basically stop.

Zoro: *Beaming* See? Wasn't that better than just sitting around?

Law: *Forgets how breathing works for just a moment, and is way too out of breath by the time he recalls the process. So his mind goes into default Defensive Mode. He frowns* You just wanted a chance to beat Mugiwara-ya.

Zoro: Well… *Shrugs, like obviously. That isn't really the point, is it? Since he chose Law?* You did well Torao. For a beginner.

Law: *Crossing his arms across his chest, which is difficult with Zoro right there. Looks to the side, determined not to give a single inch* I don't like being used Zoro-ya.

Zoro: Right. *Frowns, pushing away from Law* It was Luffy's suggestion anyway.

Law: *Carefully glancing back* What was?

Zoro: *No longer looking at Law* To come get you. Tch. Like I would ever want to pair up with you, Torao. *Pushes off the sand, stalking off towards Mihawkk and the shoot*

Law: *Pushes himself up onto his elbows, watching Zoro go. Can't help feeling like he really messed up.*

Robin: Perhaps you should be more careful with our stuntman's feelings.I suggest next time you be more honest with him.

Law: *Doesn't jump at Robin's sudden appearance next to him. Totally.* There won't be a next time. This is a pointless waste of an episode and the studio will see that.

Law: *As an afterthought* And I was honest.

Robin: *Sets a hand on Law's shoulder in a quiet moment of commiseration*

Also Robin: I have it all on tape if you wish to watch it back. *Leaves*

Law: *Hates this fucking episode*

Law: ….. *Maybe wants to examine that tape.*

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