⚠️ These chapters deal with the main events of the Whole Cake Island saga, appropriately modified for this story. Thanks for your attention and, like always, enjoy the reading!

⚜️ Keywords ⚜️

Y/n -> your name
E/c -> eyes colour

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Tension was mounting on Tottoland. In the last weeks, Big Mom has been planning a new marriage, this time between her daughter Pudding and Sanji Vinsmoke, the third son of Vinsmoke Judge; the latter ruled the kingdom of Germa. Of course, it was just your mother-in-law's plan to achieve her shady ends, but when the news reached your ears you were happy for your young sister-in-law.

《Well, it's not that bad...》

You realized that her future husband was also very young, he was probably the same age as you.

《...and then, where will you find another guy with eyebrows like this...》 You smiled when you saw the photo of Sanji that Pudding had received.

On the contrary, she didn't seem so enthusiastic.
《...I don't like him.》

That answer was obviously predictable, but it surprised you all the same.

《Well, you'll have plenty of time to get to know him, right?》 Pudding turned towards you and observed your unexpected smile; you had heard those words before her...

《It's just a wedding. Nothing more.》 Pudding explained without letting any emotion shine through and that was new to you; you knew that Pudding's temper was anything but sweet and innocent, but there was more you still didn't know...anyway, you said nothing more and stood staring at her as she walked away from you. You couldn't help but to feel down on those words.

《No. It's not just that, Pudding.》 You thought as you headed in the opposite direction.

Tottoland was excited about the happy event; in fact, the wedding would take place in the Tea Party area where Big Mom spent most of her time eating tons of sweets with all of her guests. The Vinsmoke family would reach the island in a few days, along with many other guests of the Empress.

Everyone was busy with the preparations, so you decided to offer your help forgetting Pudding's cold and detached attitude; although you thought it was just plain agitation, there was actually something else you weren't aware of and that had changed her attitude towards you as well.

Talking about it with her was pointless, while the rest of the Charlottes were out of reach; you didn't think it was so important, until you saw them all concentrating on their tasks...even Katakuri had become like this, his attention to every detail was accurate to the millimeter.

《He's aware of his mother's entire plan...I need to know more, no matter what.》

On the other hand, you were one hundred percent determined.

- - -

You left the bathroom in your room to dry your damp hair, which became more curly when it got wet.
Of course, that wasn't your bedroom, as you had borrowed one of the many in Big Mom's palace; it was appreciable leaving out the fact that it was all so obsessively pink.

《Aaaah, what a tiredness...I really needed a warm and relaxing bath like this!》 You said aloud thinking you were still alone.

In the darkness, Katakuri was there, with his back against the wall waiting for your exit.

《I see.》 He said all of a sudden, while his brows relaxed; probably, he must have had that frown all day...

《Well, I don't think I'm the only one exhausted and, now that you're here, you should relax...or maybe you have to go somewhere else?》 You leaned your shoulder against the open door; inside, there was still that sweet scent of the bubble bath you had just used.

《Mpf, sure, why not...》 He walked towards you, ready to let him pass, but the crimson giant stopped blocking your movements.

《And no, I'm not going to leave this room tonight.》 He added without stopping looking intently at you.

《...that's good!》 You answered holding your breath, but when Katakuri closed the door, you dove into a giant bed with your chest bursting.

《W-what was that?!》

You didn't understand the reason for your agitation, although you were used to those long glances of him.

《I don't understand how he can be so damn serious and sexy at the same time...》

You shook your hands and feet, banging your fists against the mattress. In particular, his giant tattooed pecs were the core of your thoughts...after all, when you looked up at his face it was impossible not to look at them, especially from that miserable height of yours.

《Damn, what am I thinking about in a moment like this...come on Y/n, focus on what you'll have to ask him shortly...》

When you turned around, your mouth stopped talking. Now, along with his pecs, there were many other things to see when you saw Katakuri outside the bathroom.

You grabbed the pillow closest to you and sank your face into it.

《W-w-why are you still there?!》

《What do you mean...I've just finished my shower.》 Unlike you, Katakuri wasn't dressed yet and this made you uncomfortable.

You held your breath on the pillow and only felt the swing of the bed as your husband sat on it. With one finger, he played with some of your curls waiting for you to react.

《Mpf, you have no reason to be embarrassed. It's not the first time you've seen me like this.》 He bent his torso to lean over you whispering those words into your ears.

《Or maybe there is something else that scares you?》 You could tell from his tone that he was smiling. You finally decided to raise your head and immediately understood what he meant...the bathroom light was the only one on and dimly lit the bedroom, but you could notice very well that he was fully naked.

《...should I be? And please put something on!》 You looked up from his huge tempting body.

Katakuri chuckled before grabbing you. He immediately rushed to your lips to kiss them with insistence and passion.

《...》

《What did you say?》 Katakuri had spoken some words and you didn't understand them.

《Without you. I feel alone.》 He repeated slowly; the warmth that came from his face made you realize that he was all red and you smiled with amusement.

《I'm glad to hear that, hehe.》 As always, you forgot everything else when you were with him and hearing those sweet, simple words come out of his mouth made you jump for joy.

Katakuri loved when you smiled like that. And not only that, he loved every little side of you and began to hate the moments when you were forced to separate.
He wasn't the type of man who easily exposed his feelings, but the way he kissed and hugged you it was obvious what he wanted and when he started stroking the skin under your clothes you were forced to stop him.

《W-wait Katakuri, I need to tell you something...》 Your little voice reached his ears, although he was focused on teasing you.

《What is it?》 His forehead was in contact with yours, but he could still look into your e/c eyes.

You were worried and didn't know where to start.
《...it's about Pudding.》

This time, Katakuri got his composure as you explained what the problem was.

《I've never seen her so cold before...can this marriage scandalize her so much? I've just thought the two of them might-》

《This is where you are wrong, Y/n.》 Katakuri suddenly interrupted you.

《...I don't understand.》 It was obvious that you were demanding explanations.

《Mama has no intention of entering into a pact with Vinsmoke and marriage is just a diversion...》 He explained.

《...that's why Pudding will kill him during the ceremony.》

Those words made you shiver. You couldn't imagine that Big Mom could go that far, to the point of using her daughter for her bad intentions. There was no doubt, that woman was horrible...

You squeezed the covers in your fingers.
《Why...why does Pudding have to do it...she's just a girl...》 Katakuri reached out to your face and noticed that your lashes were wet.

He let out a long sigh.
《Pudding has potential that she hasn't shown yet and my mother knows this, that's why she chose her.》

You rubbed your eyes against the back of your hand.
《I know her secret and I know what she went through as a child, but that doesn't mean she has to change...she's not the "monster" that Big Mom is trying to make in the eyes of others!》

You were clearly worried about his little sister and Katakuri noticed this. However, his expression frowned; he absolutely wanted to end that conversation.

《It's decided now, Y/n. This is how it has to go if we want our plan to go through-》

《This isn't true and you know it well Katakuri!》 You interrupted him by standing up on the bed and for the first time you became taller than him.

《What are we then if not the fruit of an arranged marriage?》 That reaction of yours bothered him the most.

《You and I got married for real. As you can see, things didn't go the same way...or I'm wrong?》

His calm, expressionless tone was irritating you and you got out of bed, but Katakuri anticipated your movements and stopped you.

《Let me go Katakuri, I want to be alone for a while now.》 You didn't turn to him and felt his grip squeeze your arm more than before.

《No.》 He yanked you and you almost fell backwards, but his other arm was ready to surround you.
《I won't let you do that, Y/n.》

You were there, sitting between his legs and with your back against the abdomen. You couldn't accept that his family was using your friend as bait and you couldn't believe that Katakuri was okay with that.

The warmth of his body passed through yours, which was still trembling. His cold fangs faintly brushed the skin of your neck, along with his heavy breathing.

《You smell good Y/n.》

Yes, Katakuri was trying to get your attention and it took very little for him to do so. His thin lips crawled along the delicate line of your neck until it reached the earlobe. Without warning, he trapped it between them.

《Hey! What do you think you're doing?! You will...》 You stood there waiting for his next move.

《...you are so delicious, you don't know how much I want to eat you right now.》 His arms immobilized your small figure as he whispered those words to you.

You forced a snort.
《If you think you can convince me with this, you must know that you aren't succeeding Katakuri...I'm not in the mood to do certain things tonight-》 There was something hitting you from behind insistently, right against your shorts and you were hoping that wasn't what you were thinking about.

《Mmpf, I'm convinced that you will soon change your mind, my dear.》

With his gigantic body, Katakuri enveloped you completely. There was nothing you could do but let that insatiable hunger overwhelm you.

《H-hey, I'm not one of your donuts!》 His kisses didn't gave you respite.

The fact that you compared yourself to a donut made him chuckle, before giving you another kiss on the shoulder.

《Mpf, of course you are. You are one of those that I would devour entirely, but that would immediately melt in my mouth...so soft and sweet that not even my fangs will have time to get a taste of it...》

Katakuri noticed how you had turned red and without saying anything else slipped himself and you under the covers, without letting you go.

- - -

A few days later, the Charlotte pirates had to prepare for the arrival of the Vinsmoke family; even if only Big Mom and Pudding would attend, the others had to be sure that the engagement ceremony went perfect.

《I'm curious to know what these Vinsmoke are like...》 You spoke loudly as you walked out of the palace, along with Katakuri.

The other looked down wondering why you are interested.
《Apart from possessing advanced technologies, nothing so special.》

As the homeys soldiers opened the main door, Katakuri noticed your thoughtful expression and raised an eyebrow.

《Whatever you're thinking, stop it.》

You looked at him with surprise, ignoring the fact that he was right.
《B-but I didn't say anything...don't tell me you thought I wanted to sneak into the party...》

《That wouldn't surprise me.》 Katakuri said in a normal tone; until now, he was forced to put up with your stubbornness.

On the contrary, you laughed with amusement. As for the party, you knew Linlin was going to have it in the garden behind the palace and it was only a few hours before it started; while Katakuri was "distracted" talking to the other pirates, you reached and knocked on the door of Pudding's bedroom.

No response and no noise from inside. You thought she was already out and so you quickly went down the stairs, headed for the garden.
It was immense, unlike the one inside, and all the paths led to a large square, where Big Mom's round table was reserved for her and her welcome guests.

You looked around for the possibility of meeting Pudding or some of her brothers...but when you looked up at the sky you thought you saw something flying.

《Huh? What is that?》

You blinked in disbelief when you saw it fall in your direction. A turn of that strange object made you throw yourself on the ground.

《W-what the hell is that!》

A long black cloak appeared before you, with a large green "4" imprinted next to his shoulder.

《I'm first apparently, hahaha!》 The voice belonged to a young man. He stopped laughing to realize what was behind him.

《Hey you! You could have broken my-》

When he turned around, you immediately noticed those incredible curled brows on his face, along with a somewhat bewildered expression. Although he looked a lot like him, that strange guy didn't really look like Pudding's future husband...

Before you could ask, he suddenly walked over.

《-beautiful...》

《S-sorry but I didn't understand what you said...》 You asked the boy with the funny green hair.

《Damn, you are so pretty!》 He screamed with enthusiasm and amazement. Meanwhile, you tried to back away as you were inches from his face.

《...who are you anyway?!》 You thought he was a creepy person.

《I'm Vinsmoke Yonji. It's very unusual that there's still someone who doesn't know who I am...》 The other answered with a sly smile without taking his eyes off you and that made you more nervous.

《Mmm, I have the impression that you're not the girl my brother is going to marry...》

Of course, he was referring to Pudding. Meanwhile, he tried to close the distance with you again.

《No, I'm not.》 You answered firmly. It seemed rude, especially to a guest, but he liked that surprisingly.

《Heh I see, in that case...》 He stretched his arm behind your back risking to make you lose your balance 《...what do you say if you will be my bride? I am still single.》 He concluded with a wink.

You were speechless.
《A-are you crazy? It's obvious my answer is no!》

Yonji didn't hold back a chuckle.
《Well, I would advise you to think very carefully, Miss Charlotte...》

He tried to win you over with good manners.
《Besides, who would want to get married to someone who wears tights like you...》 You had to admit it was a lot of fun to see, especially his astonished eyes.

《T-this is a combat suit...》 There was a "66" printed on his chest. For you, it was difficult to understand what it meant and you had the impression that that green suit wasn't completely normal, since he had just managed to fly...were those the technologies that Katakuri told you about?

《You better go now, Mr. Vinsmoke, or you'll be late for your lunch...》 It was time for you to disappear, you weren't going to be seen by Big Mom in that place without being invited and you really wanted to get away from that guy.

When you were free from his grip, Yonji tried to hold your arm.
《Wait, I haven't heard your name.》

You turned three-quarters to look him in the eye. With surprise, he blushed trying to keep a tough look.

《Well, this is because I haven't said that yet.》

When you disappeared from his sight, Yonji stood staring at his right hand; despite the metallic glove he wore, he clearly felt how thin and small your arm was...
He kept thinking about that wonderful girl he had met when his brothers and his father joined him, to prepare for the engagement ceremony between Sanji and Pudding.

Despite the tension, Yonji couldn't help but look around; some Charlotte pirates were standing guard there, but he couldn't see your figure among all those giants. Reiju, his older sister, noticed this, as he had never been so quiet before.
Her gaze returned to the two betrothed, before taking a sip from her glass.

《Don't you find that they are very cute together? That girl is so pretty and perfect for our dear brother.》

Yonji listened without looking at her.
《Tsk, never as much as her.》

Reiju stared at him intently. She didn't believe her brother had set his sights on anyone...in any case, she tried not to give that much importance as he and the others, unlike Sanji, would never be able to become attached in that way to someone.

When it was time for them to leave the party, Vinsmoke Judge addressed his younger son in a commanding manner.
《Yonji, why you were so distracted just now...》

《I had an idea, father...how about if we make ties a little longer with the Charlotte family...》 He answered his father, clearly confused and irritated.

《What do you have in mind then?》His grim expression didn't break even when he heard that strange laugh coming from his son.

《Another wedding, of course.》

- - -

《Where have you been?》

On your way, you met your husband in the company of Oven and Daifuku. You hadn't reached him yet when those words came out of his mouth covered by the scarf. Oven and Daifuku rolled their eyes in amusement and at the idea that you had disobeyed their authoritarian older brother.

《Hey! I was planning to greet Pudding before the ceremony but I couldn't, so I've been hanging around on my own here at the palace...this place is a bore when no one is around and hearing the long echo of my footsteps is annoying!》

From his part, Katakuri gave a long sigh.
《Before you disappear like that, warn me next time...》

He was really lovely when he cared about you. Suddenly, Oven and Daifuku surrounded Katakuri around their shoulders.

《You should have seen him, looking for you without finding you anywhere...》 Oven said to the left of him.

《True! By now, our big brother is a lost man without you, sister-in-law-chan...》And concluded Daifuku to the right of him. You were the only one who noticed the silence and the veins on the forehead of the crimson giant.

《Ahem, why don't we all go to town? Many ships are docked this morning and, who knows, how many beautiful women have come from the other side of the world to get here...maybe among these, there is the one that's right for you.》

The twins looked at each other for a moment, before Daifuku spoke with a strange grin.
《...so you're saying we should have a look, including Katakuri?》

《Of course- wait, of course not! He has nothing to do with you two!》 You suddenly blushed when the two of them laughed out loud.

《Haha, you too now?! Of course you two are just alike, hahahaha!》 The two left the room continuing to laugh at each other.

Katakuri came to himself and began to observe your rosy cheeks; then, which he knelt down and reached out a hand to you.

《Let's go then.》

You didn't add anything else and you did the same with him; when he took you, he bent his other arm to make you sit on it.

He noticed that you were still holding your muzzle.
《Mpf, don't worry Y/n, I won't look at any other woman but you.》

You crossed your arms indifferently, but smiled internally as you heard those words.

In Sweet City, the hours passed like nothing. Of course, Katakuri had gone there with his brothers to check that the landings were going smoothly, but he was enjoying your company. However, there was something that troubled you...even the wind had changed and you could perceive simply by smelling it.

Suddenly, in the distance, you noticed the tall and thin silhouette of Brûlée; you decided to join her without getting noticed by Katakuri.

《Brûlée-》 But when you arrived, she had already entered one of her mirrors. In place of her, there was a strange being made of cookies.

《What are you doing here?》

You recognized that voice. Right there, Charlotte Cracker appeared as he carried his Pretzel, a giant double-edged sword, on his shoulder.
He pulled his cookie armor close to him to animate it.

The atmosphere seemed far from peaceful.
《...what happens and where did Brûlée go?》

Cracker didn't turn to talk to you.
《Nothing you need to know.》

《Does Katakuri know?》 You positioned yourself in front of him so that you could look him in the face. He raised the sword with some annoyance.

《It's not necessary, I'm a Sweet Commander after all.》 Cracker saw the four of you reach Sweet City and the way Katakuri carried you.

《Nii-san has nothing to do with this, it's a matter that only Brûlée and I can solve.》

You couldn't help but let it go.
《I see...》

After that, Cracker was about to put on his cookie armor, until your voice stopped him abruptly.

《Be careful then, okay?》

No matter what it might mean, Cracker's heart couldn't take that heavy feeling; after all, he had never lied about that and he would never tell anyone how he felt about you.

《You know...》 He said with his naked back facing you 《...what I told you long ago...maybe because I wanted you and Katakuri...》

《That's okay, Cracker.》 You cut him off.

This time, he turned in your direction. Seeing your smiling face was the last thing he expected.

《I mean, you're not a bad person and I hope we can get along well from now on.》 At the end, you forgot what he had been up to.

Cracker simply nodded; now that you forgave him, he was more embarrassed than before. However, he felt relieved and smiled back as he leapt into the magic mirror.

Several hours later, you discovered the truth; Cracker was found in Sweet City, unconscious, by Charlotte Galette and others...when they realized that someone had invaded the island without their permission they immediately sounded the alarm.

This wasn't a Vinsmoke family trap.
You had heard of them before when you were at the Pirate Expo...they were the Straw Hat Pirates.
In any case, Linlin was certainly not afraid of them, or of what they say about their captain, Monkey D. Luffy; in fact, the empress didn't allow them to ruin her plans and so the marriage between Sanji and Pudding wasn't canceled.

- - -

The wedding day had arrived. Despite what had happened, you decided to prepare yourself for the ceremony; you wore an elegant pastel pink shirt and comfortable black trousers with an elephant flare hem. To stay comfortable, you avoided a shoe with heels. As Katakuri's wife, you should have attended like any other guest, while he made sure everything was going well.

When you reached the meeting place, Katakuri wasn't there and you had no idea that he was on the roof of the castle.
In the meantime, you looked around; the Vinsmoke family, including the groom, were present. Just seeing that blond guy, dressed in the white formal suit, made you petrified with horror for what would happen later...

A few moments later, Brûlée appeared. You hadn't heard from her for days and hoped nothing bad had happened to her.

As always, Brûlée showed one of her usual smiles.
《Y/n! I'm fine dear, but sadly I can't say the same about Cracker nii-san...》

《I know. Who defeated him?》 You asked as you took a seat at the table next to her. Few of the Charlotte family were present under the altar, as it was on top of a giant wedding cake.

Brûlée's reply was dry.
《...Straw Hat.》

Her fists trembled above the knees...it mustn't have been a nice sight and you were sincerely sorry for what had happened to her brother.

《Do you know where he's hiding now?》 You asked again in a low voice.

《Still unknown, but it won't last much longer. If it will be onii-chan to find him, it will have no chance of surviving against him...》 She said slowly spelling out every single word.

Of course, Charlotte Katakuri was the strongest pirate in the family. There was no doubt about him, but you had never seen this "Straw Hat" and if the news about him and the victory over Doflamingo were true, well, he shouldn't be underestimated...

When the hall filled up completely, you all waited for the bride to come in. Katakuri was far from you standing next to her mother and the most important members of the family.

What would have happened if you had intervened breaking the promise? What would have been the consequences of such an act, according to family rules?

One thing was certain...Big Mom wouldn't forgive you and maybe neither would Katakuri.

Those were your thoughts as Pudding walked the red carpet. She looked gorgeous in her wedding dress and princess makeup; even though it was out of context, all this reminded you of your wedding day and when Katakuri had saved you from falling. You didn't notice it before, but that was when you started to have feelings for him...

《Now you may lift her veil and kiss her.》

For every word of the priest, a drop of sweat fell from your forehead. Pudding bowed slightly to let Sanji do that; you felt suffocated in that heavy and tense atmosphere.

One thing was certain...he would certainly see his third eye...the problem was that he was taking too long to do so. Even the faces of Katakuri, Smoothie and Big Mom looked very tense...

《Something wrong...what are you doing, Pudding?》 You thought with bated breath.

The next few moments were devastating. Suddenly, the wedding cake was destroyed by some clones of a strange boy in a red jacket and short trousers and a pink scarf...there was no doubt it was him, Straw Hat....when you saw him flying and screaming over you all, other pirates came out and answered his call. Apparently, there was a trap that caught Katakuri's Haki off guard too.

Despite this, you managed to defend yourself. With her size, Brûlée stepped in front of you to protect you from the blows.
When the Charlotte family regained control of the situation, the Vinsmoke family didn't hesitate to attack you. Judge threw a powerful electric attack with his spear at the ground and the shock hit you right under your feet.

《Damn it!》

It was impossible to avoid it like this. However, you were stunned when you realized you were in midair. Your arm was stretched over you wrapped in mochi; of course, Katakuri hadn't forgotten about you in the midst of that confusion.

At that moment, some kind of greenish rocket tore apart the mochi before your eyes. When he noticed that Yonji was approaching you, Katakuri didn't hesitate to intervene immediately.

Yonji watched the way Katakuri wrapped you around to protect you with his mochi and his body.

《So that's it...》

Yonji laughed to himself as he tried to hit him. But he stopped, as he realized how his brother Ichiji had been reduced because of the giant and went to him to help him escape.

《If you don't want to end up like him, don't you dare approach her anymore.》

That warning didn't scare the prince Vinsmoke, but he was forced to leave the battle even after the strong explosion that hit the castle.

The first rubble began to fall on the altar.

《Pudding!!!》 You shouted.

Before they could fall on top of you, the castle debris was turned into sponge cake and cream by Big Mom's head chef. You breathed a sigh of relief when you realized that she and Sanji had already escaped.

《Are you okay?》 It was Katakuri's voice.

You looked up to see he was angry, but seriously worried about you.

《Yup, thank you for first.》 You sighed, resting your head on his chest. Besides, he wouldn't let anyone touch you even with a finger.

Now, not only was a plan needed to counterattack the enemies, but also to appease Big Mom's wrath after her beloved cake was destroyed.
The Charlotte family decided to split up; Katakuri had decided to stop the Straw Hat pirates, but before that he wanted to make sure you were safe.

《Brûlée, get Y/n away from here.》 He suddenly turned to her sister.

《Wait, I don't want that...I want to go with you!》 You were determined not to let him go alone. Contrary to your expectations, Katakuri got more angry.

《Do as I told you.》 Brûlée pulled out two mirrors; one is for Katakuri to reach the enemy, while you fell into the other without the slightest idea of ​​where you would end up.

《I'm so sorry, Y/n!》

Brûlée's voice drifted farther and farther as you plunged into the void.