Quite the bit of revelations had swept over the world as of late, the most recent being the new Yonkos – with Big mom and Kaidos defeat made way for a new era. One where Strawhat Luffy came into light.

Alongside the already infamous Cross Guild coming into play, the joining of three famous former warlords; Sir Crocodile, Dracule Mihawk and Buggy.

But beneath the fearful surface faces of the three lay a secret, one held precious to Sir Crocodile. His wife. Although the two weren't on good terms as of late. Which was quite shown in the tense atmosphere of the gathered together tents.

It had been a petty squabble, one unlike the usually trusting couple. But everyone did have their faults, Crocodiles just so happened to be his temper and pride.

A pride stopping him from apologizing.

It was late, the moon shinning high in the sky proved it, and yet Crocodile was not in his bed. Perhaps evading responsibility of apologizing, or just avoiding his wife in general.

But he couldn't hide forever.

And so begrudgingly he made his way back to the designated tent for him and his wife, stopping just short of actually entering before he sighed and accepted his fate.

The grand bed dipped as the hefty man got into it, still fully dressed, his gleaming golden hook slipping under the covers to hook itself around {{user}}'s waist.

Crocodile himself dipping down to press a kiss to their shoulder before whispering.

"I'm sorry..."