One Piece -- Day 2 - Beloved
Title: Day 2 - Beloved
Author: Nekocin/tyreling
Fandom: One Piece
Prompt: Ope Ope no Mi / Kikoku
Rating: G
For: Trafalgar Law Week of 20/4 - 26/4
Summary: Zoro and Law have a conversation about their cursed swords.
Day 2
“Sandai Kitetsu has been noisy these days.” Zoro commented off handedly as he slid beside Law on the deck, arms hugging his swords to his chest, legs stretched out and rested his back against the wall.
Law glanced at Zoro, flicked a gaze to the three swords before looking away. “Has it really?” He asked, not the least interested in any of Zoro’s swords, and forced himself to relax, closing his eyes for another nap. Who knows when he will get any more sleep on the deck with all the Strawhats making a ruckus the whole day.
“Yeah.” Zoro said and after a long pause, “My problem child is screaming profanities right now. Any idea why is that?”
Law breathed out a sigh and finally decided, “No.” Pause. “But I think you already know the reason why.” He peeled one eye open to stare at Zoro.
Zoro’s lips were tugged upwards into a shark grin. “Yeah. It recognized someone in its territory.” Zoro jutted his chin to Kikoku resting against the wall. “Kitetsu is demanding a blood war right now.“
“Are you sure it’s not just your own bloodthirst speaking?”
“Very sure. So what do you say? A friendly encounter between our cursed children?”
Law grimaced. “Oh please. Kikoku has been around for centuries. I’m pretty sure she’s older than Kitetsu.“
Zoro’s grin faltered. “Really?” He eyed his Kitetsu contemplatively and then looked at Kikoku. “Sorry, Kitetsu. She’s way out of your league.”
“Indeed.” Law smirked and finally closed his eyes for a much needed rest.
Usopp who had followed their conversation from the very start, side-eyed them both judgingly, and shared a nonplussed look with Robin. “I really don’t understand what those two are talking about.”
Robin laughed. “There is an ancient practice that assumed cursed swords needed to get acquainted with each other through a fight.”
“Acquainted? It sounds like they’re trying to marry off their swords to each other.” Usopp muttered, at which Robin snickered and turned the page of her book.
End
Notes: One of my cracky headcanons that the cursed swords want a battle with each other for dominance lol but turned out into this… LOL