A/N: So, this story was originally a one-shot, but since Sabo is still alive, I couldn't help adding another chapter. I hope it doesn't ruin the bittersweet ending of the first part.

Ever since Luffy and Zoro had announced their engagement, it seemed like the Straw Hats were seeing much more of the Revolutionaries. Zoro supposed it was to be expected; Dragon was sending men to report on his son's suitor, the paranoid bastard. Not that Zoro could blame him. As the most wanted man in the world, Dragon had every right to be paranoid about whatever he wanted. Although Zoro did resent the suspicion directed at him. He may have been a former bounty hunter, but he would never turn in his father-in-law. It would make Luffy sad.

As it was, every time the Straw Hats ended up on an island these days, there was a revolutionary squad there who just happened to become involved in the adventure of the day. So Zoro supposed it was only a matter of time before a familiar top hat appeared. What he wasn't expecting was the lead pipe to the face.

"Not again," the swordsman grumbled. He quickly unsheathed Wado, blocking the swinging metal. The blast of fire that followed was significantly more difficult to deal with. Or it would have been, had it not been mysteriously repelled by the orange hat Zoro had taken to wearing.

"Good afternoon Roronoa-san." Leave it to Sabo to be perfectly polite even while trying to take your head off. He continued to swing his pipe at Zoro as he spoke. The swordsman, for his part, simply blocked and tried to escape from Luffy's brother.

"I received a letter recently inviting me to attend Lu's wedding- this is your idea of a joke, yes? Because Lu's not old enough to get married. I must say, such humour is in rather poor taste."

"Since when do you decide when Luffy can and can't do whatever the Hell he wants?"

"I'm his older brother- it's my job. And as Lu's older brother, it's my duty to inform you that Luffy will never be getting married, ever. He's too young and always will be."

The pipe swept upwards, catching on the rim of Zoro's hat and knocking it backwards. He silently thanked its maker for the medallion and string that kept it from flying off. "Dammit Sabo, Ace accepted it already! Why can't you?"

Sabo tried to hit Zoro with a Hiken, only for the flames to part around the swordsmen due to the blessing of Ace's old hat. "That may be true, but unfortunately, Ace is dead. I cannot confirm whether he's in his right mind, especially since he died thinking I was also dead and that he had to find someone else to protect Lu."

A wave of Haki flowed over the area, making the air heavy. "Stop."

Both Zoro and Sabo froze. They turned in sync to face the sad eyes pouting beneath a familiar straw hat. It was an expression both feared, although for different reasons. To Zoro's infinite relief, it was directed at Sabo.

"Nii-chan, stop picking on Zoro. It's not a joke and you don't get to say no. Zoro's gonna be Queen of the Pirates."

"But Lu-" Sabo fell silent, as if his words died in his throat. It took a moment for him to collect himself and try again.

"Lu, you're still a kid. Do you even know what," here Sabo gulped nervously, "What married people do?"

"Shishishishishi! Of course!" Luffy's face morphed from disappointed pout to lecherous grin. Zoro paled and discreetly edged back. The last think he needed was for his shameless captain to start telling those stories in front of the overprotective top hat. "I don't think Gramps knows though. He turned odd colours when I asked him if he wanted to know how I caught Zoro."

Sabo dropped his pipe and covered his eyes with his hands. "No! Lu, I really didn't need that mental image. Garp doing- ugh! Especially since I work with proof that the old geezer does know how that works."

Luffy looked thoughtful. "Oh, right. If Gramps didn't know, Dad and I wouldn't be here, would we? Shishishishishi!"

"I need brain bleach," Sabo groaned. One blue eye peeked between gloved fingers to stare at Zoro. "Fine, Roronoa-san is off the hook, as long as he makes you happy. If he hurts you though..." Zoro had never seen someone look so menacing when they bent to pick up a pipe.

"Oh, and Dragon asked me to bring his reply as well. He says not to be disappointed if you don't see him at the wedding- he can't afford to be caught by the old geezer. He says he'll be there though."

Zoro sheathed Wado with a nod. "We expected nothing less."

"Dragon also says that if you ever hurt his son, nowhere on the Grand Line or in any of the Blues will be safe for you ever again."

"Understood."

"Shishishishi! Silly dad. As if Zoro would hurt me!"

A warm presence grew on the deck of the ship, causing all three men to freeze. Between Zoro and Sabo, a translucent figure appeared, a hand on each of their shoulders. Black hair flickered in the wind above a freckled face. Then the figure faded away. Luffy and Sabo both started to cry.

"Ace!" Luffy's teary face was soon buried in Zoro's chest, soaking the swordsman's clothing. Zoro rubbed the rubber man's back slowly.

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, his spirit's been following us around since we reunited. It's how I ended up with his hat."

Sabo sniffled and wiped his eyes with a handkerchief. "I think- I think he was trying to tell us that he's given his blessing. He wants the both of us to look after Lu in his stead."

Warm wind swept around the three, ruffling their hair. It was accompanied by the faint sound of deep laughter. When they listened closer, they even thought they heard a voice.

Outlook D. Sabo, my first brother

Roronoa D. Zoro, my last

Monkey D. Luffy, our little treasure

Thank you for loving me... And each other.