Hey everyone!
I just wanted to give you a quick update. I am preparing for the final arc! Right now, I am wrapping up Egghead and Elbaf pretty quickly because the real madness is about to start. After that, we are heading into uncharted territory, fully in the dark since I have no idea what will happen in the original.
I do have a few theories I am planning to go with, but I would love to hear your thoughts, would you rather I go ahead and dive into my own version of events, or wait a bit until the manga catches up? Either way, I am going to write it, but I am curious about what you guys prefer.
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The next moment, Coby appeared near Cocoyashi Village. He scanned the familiar surroundings—lush fields, the soft breeze carrying the scent of citrus, and the quiet of the village settled after a long day. The lights in Nojiko's small home flickered, signaling her presence inside.
Coby quietly approached the door, pushing it open without knocking. Nojiko sat at the kitchen table, her hands resting on her growing belly, oblivious to his arrival. Her blue hair shone faintly in the dim light, her eyes tired and worried.
Seeing Nojiko like that—tired and worried—Coby felt a sharp pang of guilt. For two weeks, he had left her in suspense. After the war, everything seemed uncertain.
"I am back, Nojiko," Coby said softly as he stepped inside the small kitchen,.
Nojiko jumped slightly, turning towards him. Her eyes widened in shock, then relief. "Coby..." she whispered, standing up quickly despite her condition. Before she could say more, Coby crossed the room and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. His embrace was gentle, but firm enough to let her know he was there.
She clung to him tightly, her breath shaky. "I was so worried. Nami... Luffy... I didn't know if you would come back. The news..." Her words tumbled out, half-sobbed, her fingers gripping the fabric of his shirt.
"I'm here now," Coby murmured against her hair. "I'm sorry I didn't come sooner. Things got... crazy." He pulled back slightly, looking down at her. "But I came back to you, like I promised I would."
She nodded into his chest, her tears soaking into his shirt. Coby smiled to himself, feeling her belly press against him. He could feel the little bump—their baby—between them. Nojiko pulled herself closer, burying her face in the crook of his neck, her breathing shaky as she tried to calm herself down.
"I didn't know when you could come back to me, to us," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Coby gently patted her head, his hand brushing through her blue hair. "I'm here now, Nojiko," he said softly, trying to reassure her. She sniffled against him, and he could feel her calming down.
Nojiko pulled back slightly, her hand resting on her belly as she looked up at him with puffy eyes. "Nami's going to lose it when she finds out," she muttered, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. There was a tired smile on her face now, though.
"Yeah, she'll give me hell for making you worry," Coby said with a chuckle, shaking his head.
Nojiko leaned into him again, resting her head on his chest, her hands lightly gripping the fabric of his shirt as if she still couldn't believe he was there.
"I missed you," she whispered, her voice soft, barely more than a breath.
"I missed you too," Coby said, kissing the top of her head.
They stood in each other's embrace for a while. Finally, Nojiko broke the silence, pulling away just enough to look up at him again. "Are you staying this time?" she asked, her voice tentative, almost afraid of the answer.
Coby hesitated for a moment, not wanting to lie to her. "I'll stay as long as I can," he said honestly, brushing a thumb across her cheek. "But I need to visit Nami and the others as well, and I got to keep training. We realized we were too weak for the New World and need to get stronger."
Nojiko's eyes flickered with understanding, but there was a trace of sadness in her gaze. "I know... I get it. You all have your paths, but I can't help worrying."
"I know you worry, but I got something to make it easier." Coby smirked slightly, trying to lighten the mood. "I copied a move that lets me jump anywhere. I can visit you anytime I want now."
Nojiko blinked, surprised, but the relief that washed over her face was clear. "You can...?"
"Yeah. I'll be here when our kid is born. Anytime you need me, I'll be here. I promised you, Nojiko, I'll be part of this kid's life." He placed his hand over hers, feeling the small bump of her belly.
Her lips curled into a soft smile, but her eyes were still searching his face for something. "Do you really think you'll be able to make it? With all the chaos out there, with everything you're involved in?"
Coby met her gaze directly. "I'm not missing it. No matter what's going on in the world, this is just as important." His voice was steady, clear, without any uncertainty.
She nodded, resting her head against his chest. "Just... don't get yourself killed out there. That's all I ask."
"Not planning on it." Coby chuckled softly, wrapping his arm around her, pulling her closer. They stood there quietly for a moment, just enjoying the silence between them.
After a while, Nojiko pulled back, her eyes a little more focused now. "Do you need anything before you go? Food? Anything packed?"
Coby felt heat rise in his chest, his voice dropping with a playful edge. "You acting like a tending wife makes you so hot. With that belly, I can't wait to taste you again." He cupped Nojiko's face, leaning in for a kiss.
Her breath caught, but she welcomed his lips, her fingers gripping the fabric of his shirt. The kiss deepened, slow and full of need, a spark of something raw between them. Coby wasted no time, his hands exploring her body while hers responded in kind.
In a swift movement, he picked her up, careful with her growing belly. Nojiko let out a soft gasp as Coby placed her on the kitchen table, their lips never parting. The room filled with quiet moans and the sound of shifting clothes.
It was quick but intense, bodies moving in rhythm until they reached the edge together. Coby kissed her again, harder this time, letting her know how much he missed this, missed her.
Coby's hands were deliberate, slow as they moved over Nojiko's skin, savoring every inch. He paused, taking in the sight of her pregnant belly, her breasts fuller than they had been before. His eyes flickered with a dark hunger as his hands slid up, cupping the soft weight of her breasts, feeling her body shudder under his touch. Nojiko's breath hitched, her body responding instinctively as she leaned back, letting him have his way with her.
He kissed down her neck, leaving a trail of heat behind as he worked his way lower, lips grazing the sensitive skin above her breasts. Nojiko's fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer, her body already arching toward him in anticipation. Coby's mouth found its mark, taking one nipple into his mouth, sucking gently while his hand slid lower, brushing over her swollen belly with reverence.
Her breath quickened, hips shifting restlessly under his touch. "Coby..." she breathed, voice barely above a whisper. But he didn't respond with words. Instead, his hand continued its descent, fingers tracing a path down her inner thigh before slipping between her legs, teasing her.
Nojiko gasped softly, her body tensing, heat pooling in her core as Coby's fingers pressed against her. She was already wet, her body responding to him before her mind could catch up. His touch was slow, methodical, as if he had all the time in the world.
He grinned against her skin, his fingers working her slowly, teasing her until she was squirming beneath him. "You missed me, didn't you?" he murmured.
Nojiko could only nod, her breath coming in ragged gasps now as he pushed her closer and closer to the edge. Coby's hand stilled for a moment, making her whimper in frustration, but then he slipped a finger inside her, feeling the way her body clenched around him, needy and desperate.
Her hips bucked against his hand, chasing the release that was just out of reach, but Coby wasn't done with her yet. He added another finger, pumping them in and out in a steady rhythm, his thumb brushing over her clit just enough to send shivers of pleasure racing through her.
Nojiko's grip on his hair tightened, her body trembling as the tension coiled tighter and tighter inside her. "Please..." she whispered, her voice thick with need. "Coby, I need..."
But he didn't let her finish. Instead, he leaned down, capturing her lips in a bruising kiss as his fingers worked her faster, his thumb rubbing tight circles against her clit. Nojiko's breath hitched, her body arching off the table as the pressure finally broke, sending her tumbling over the edge into a mind-numbing orgasm.
Coby swallowed her moans, his fingers still working her through the waves of pleasure until she was panting, spent, and trembling in his arms. He pulled back slightly, watching her with a satisfied grin.
"I told you, you are mother of my child," he murmured, brushing a thumb over her swollen lips. "I'll always come back."
Nojiko, still reeling from the intensity of it all, reached up, pulling him closer. "Don't make me wait that long again," she whispered against his lips, her body still shaking from the aftershocks.
Coby chuckled softly, kissing her deeply before pulling away. "I won't."
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