⚜️ Keywords ⚜️

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

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The end of the year was approaching and with it the party that was celebrated every last day. Surprisingly, the sweet hills of Tottoland had turned completely white because of the snow that hadn't stopped falling for a couple of months; you noticed how amazed the inhabitants of Sweet City were and it was nice to hear the voices of the little ones playing with it in such a naive way.

Of course, you had seen it a long time ago, when the snow fell on Dressrosa and you could admire its immaculate mantle behind a window of the palace. One of the few quiet moments that existed in your stormy past.

At that moment, your thoughts were interrupted by Big Mom's announcement.

《ONLY ONE DAY LEFT BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE AND I WANT EVERYTHING TO BE PERFECT!! ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHARLOTTE FAMILY MUST BE THERE FOR THE BIG DINNER, MAMAMAMA!!》

Most of them cheered at that, while the older sons and daughters remained impassive.

《I guess that's not new to you...》  You said raising your voice making yourself heard by the giants.

《Of course not, it's a ritual that is repeated every year. But it's not that bad and I'm sure you'll enjoy it...》  Your husband replied with his usual composed attitude.

You hinted at a smile on hearing that he wasn't bored.
《I see. Well, it's the first time I've celebrated it this way.》

Katakuri looked at you lowering his gaze.
《Why, what did you do before?》

You haven't stopped watching the snowflakes fall on the path outside the front door.

《...I deserved this scar, last time.》

There was a long moment of silence. Katakuri knew it was Doflamingo who provoked it...
Then, you felt his hand caress your nape, covered with a warm woolen collar.

《Every time I see it think about how much I wish had been with you in that moment...but now, every time I kiss it, I just think how beautiful it is.》

Katakuri took you from behind and began to kiss your head, your ears and your neck. You wrapped yourself inside his scarf and felt his warmth; now that it was colder, you loved being so close to him and he couldn't help but find you adorable when you sneaked into his scarf.

But you two were interrupted right after by Perospero.

《Perororo, I hate to disturb but I have to remember Mama gave orders...anyway, the girls are waiting for you in the dining room Y/n-chan.》

Katakuri looked at you and let you go.

《Okay, I'll go. See ya!》  You greeted the two men, in particular you winked at Katakuri.

《How are things between you and her, brother?》  The older asked after they were left alone.

《Good.》  Katakuri replied simply, even if he didn't understand why he asked that so suddenly.

《You know what Mama is like...she would like to know when you will have...》  Perospero didn't finish the sentence, but Katakuri understood very well what he meant.

《I shouldn't talk about this with her, but only with Y/n. I don't want to force her and Mama shouldn't worry about it...we have time for that, anyway.》

Perospero watched the giant brother with small eyes.
《...are you sure you have time for that?》

There was a resounding silence between the two pirates; the idea of ​​becoming a father certainly didn't frighten Katakuri, but what worried him most was you. He didn't want to rush the times as he felt that you were still too young to become a mother.

《As I said, I need to talk with her about it.》  Katakuri left the conversation with his older brother and prepared to go outside.

Perospero smiled under his long tongue understanding his words...he had to admit that he was pleased to know how much Katakuri cared about his little wife.

In a short time, in the dining room, the big table had been set up in the center of the room, full of cutlery, plates, napkins of all colors and crystal glasses.
You put the last few chairs in place and had to admit there were a lot of them, when you saw white for a moment.

《Mmm...what is this now...》

Your head began to feel heavy and so you sat down. From the kitchens, Pudding returned and joined you quickly.

《Wow, you did a great job here!》  But her enthusiasm died when she saw you down  《Hey Y/n, what happens? Don't you feel well?》

It was a quick thing, as you recovered after a few seconds.  《Don't worry Pudding, I'm okay now. I think it was just a slight drop in pressure, although I've never suffered from it before...》

《Well, it must have been the tiredness, it's not easy to do all this alone! You should have asked someone else for help.》  The brunette girl stroked your back trying to give you some relief.

You stood still for a short period of time before getting up again. You no longer had blurred vision like before, but you couldn't ignore that it had been a really strange feeling for you...however, you would have avoided telling Katakuri as you were sure it was nothing serious.

《Heh, we better get it all done before Big Mom arrives. Where are you with the dessert?》  You asked her with a grin.

《I'm almost done! You'll see, everything will be perfect tonight...and of course delicious too, hehe!》  She replied by smiling slyly and clapping her hands. You were sure she was hiding a masterpiece and you couldn't wait to taste it.

- - -

Fortunately that strange headache, or any other pain, didn't return for the rest of the day.
You were in your room deciding what to wear for the evening; you chose a red dress, not too long but that kept you warm, and with some transparent layer to make you more elegant.

You thought it was perfect for the event. Before putting it on, you went to prepare a nice hot bath; while you soaped yourself, you thought about how the evening would have gone, despite the confusion that Big Mom and her family would have done. Then, you thought about Katakuri.

Things were going well between you two and you were happy with that, even if you didn't tell him about your conditions...anyway, you doubted it would have come back again.

《Yes, it must have been fatigue...I'm not used to moving chairs so tall and big, after all.》

Once ready, you waited for your husband to come back. Of course, he didn't want to wear anything particularly elegant and when he showed up at the door, you greeted him with a beautiful smile.

《You are so pretty, my dear.》  He stared at you for a long time, after closing the door behind him.  《This way, you risk having their full attention focus on you.》

You looked away blushing slightly.
《T-that's not true because I don't know all your brothers and sisters...》

Katakuri was one step away from you and chuckled when you said that.
《Mpf, that's why everyone will look at you when we go there.》

You didn't understand his serious expression.
《Is it a bad thing?》

《Of course it is.》  Suddenly, he leaned over to whisper something in your ear  《And I don't want to see another brother hitting on you.》

You burst out laughing.
《Are you serious?! You can't be jealous of your siblings!》  Then, you trapped his face in your palms  《When you talk like that you look like an old man for real, so stop it...》

You were right, you didn't give him any reason to be jealous, but he had to admit that due to the age gap between you, anyone could misunderstand and any young man could get close to you. He wouldn't have tolerated it.

But there were other things that Katakuri never stopped thinking about. It was the previous conversation with Perospero.

Suddenly, you stopped when Katakuri started talking to you.

《Y/n, I have to tell you something...》

You waited carefully for that.
《Yeah?》

In that moment, Daifuku's voice screamed from behind the door...

《Hey lovebirds, are you ready?? Come oon!!》  Katakuri could do nothing but opened it.

《Let's go.》  He said simply leaving you perplexed.

《Strange, I was sure he wanted to tell me something now...well, whatever it was, he'll definitely tell me after the party.》  You thought relaxed.

- - -

As soon as you set foot in the dining room, the noise inside grew more and more.

《MAMAMAMA, YOU HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED! LET'S START!!!》  Big Mom raised her fork in the air, ready to start her big meal. Now, you were more than sure that you would have come out with a big headache...

Brûlée and Pudding were the first to join you.

《Y/n, you are really gorgeous tonight!》  The older one said with her usual smile as she looked at your dress.

《Yeah, and sexy too! So the big brother will never take his eyes off you again!》  The other added giving you a wink.

《Heh, thank you girls...anyway, I hope we'll continue to be like this in the next year too.》  You said in a sweet tone; with surprise, the two women were struck by your words.

《O-of course my dear, you are our sister-in-law and we love you too much to let you go!!》  Moved, Brûlée opened her arms and took both you and Pudding to hold you in a warm-hearted hug.

You knew you could always count on them. Not only they were your sisters-in-law, but also the best friends for you.
You went with them to the table to take your seat and when it was Katakuri's turn, he chose the one opposite yours; you were sitting between Brûlée and Pudding, while he was between Oven and, unexpectedly, Cracker.

You hadn't seen him for a long time, and apparently he seemed to be the same as before.

《How are you, Cracker-san...?》  His look was the same as always and you noticed he wore no bandages on his body.

He looked carefully after hearing you use the honorific on him.
《Never been better, it takes a lot more to kill me, hahaha!》  But he stopped laughing when Katakuri looked at him.

《Are you really sure about it? We can do a little check right now...》  Once said, Cracker swallowed suddenly, while you hid a little laugh.

《Oh why are you so hard on him?》  You said with an interested look and a sly smile.

Katakuri played your game, while the people around you two were distracted.

《Mpf, who would let any man bother a lovely girl like you?》  His eyes narrowed and the brows arched. It was clear he was smiling.

《I don't know how that could be possible. I'm a married woman, after all.》  You answered by crossing your legs under the table and resting your elbows on that in his direction.

《Pss, what's going on, why are you talking like that?》  Pudding reached out to you and covered her mouth with the hand so as not to be heard.

《Shut up Pudding-chan!》  Brûlée stopped her, but you would have ignored her anyway, as you were intent on extending your foot secretly towards Katakuri.

《Anyway, I don't know why but my husband criticizes my clothing...what do you think about it, sir?》

Suddenly, Katakuri felt that something was gently rubbing at the height of his crotch and understood they were the toes of your foot, wrapped in tights. However, it wasn't enough to break him down.

《Mpf, that's a problem milady, because to me you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen...》  Katakuri leaned in your direction letting your foot worked between his legs  《although I'm also a married man.》

Your e/c eyes stared intensely into his scarlet marbles, but you lost concentration when you felt something slimy enveloping your foot, until it climbed on your leg.

《W-what are you doing now...》  The situation got out of hand and you stopped joking, but not Katakuri.

《Who cares, nobody will find out...》

He smirked letting your foot press down on his pants, while his mochi sneaked under your knee-length skirt. Even though it was crazy, you couldn't stop teasing him like he was doing to you...
Fortunately, a toast came from Linlin which interrupted your "acquaintance".

《HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE CHARLOTTE FAMILY, MAMAMAMA!!》

Then, all of you raised the glasses full of sparkling wine and shouted that name in unison. Of course, the mochi was no longer on you and you were able to regain control of your body before it was overwhelmed by other feelings.
You took a sip and, out of the corner of your eye, you saw Katakuri turning the golden liquid inside the big goblet. You sighed in defeat at that.

Not only in that room, but also outside the castle there was a lot of noise, in particular caused by the barrels of fireworks.

《Let's go see them!》  Pudding stood up and clung to your arm to do the same.

《Yes yes, I'm coming!》

You jumped to your feet, but when you took the first steps you stopped abruptly.

That strange pain returned again.

You pressed the fingers on your forehead and closed your eyes for a moment.

《What's up Y/n?》Pudding noticed that and came back for you.

《N-nothing, just a headache...》

This time, the headache got stronger. You felt nauseous and your legs suddenly gave out making you fall to the ground.

《Y/N!!!》

Pudding's scream caught everyone's attention, including Big Mom's, who stood watching the scene in silence. Meanwhile, your husband had already rushed towards you and saw you weren't moving.

《Someone call the doctor!》  Oven ordered the homeys in the room to leave; Brûlée knelt beside you along with Katakuri, while the rest of the family watched helplessly.

《Y/n, can you hear me?》  Katakuri took you in his arms, with your head resting against his chest.

You were unconscious and couldn't open your eyes or answer. The noise around you was gone and you could only hear some heartbeats...and a strange feeling in your belly.

- - -

Immediately, Katakuri took you upstairs and entered a bedroom. He gently placed you on the bed helping to take off your shoes and get under the covers.

You were sleeping peacefully, as if nothing had happened...when the family doctor arrived, Katakuri didn't want to leave you alone, but the latter explained he needed to visit you to understand what was the reason of your sudden illness.

Outside the door, he found Pudding and Brûlée.

《H-how did this happen? She wasn't so bad yesterday...!》  Pudding covered her face obviously worried.

《What do you mean? Was she like that yesterday too?》  More than confused, Katakuri looked very angry.

《Why she didn't tell me...》

《I think she did it to not make you worry, onii-chan...please don't be mad at her.》  Brûlée looked at her older brother with big eyes and saw that he was really upset.

Later, you woke up slowly during the visit. You saw the ceiling first and then an elderly man of medium height. In the room, there was no one else but him.

《Don't worry my dear, I'm a doctor. How are you now?》  When he saw you awake, he walked towards the bed in a few steps.

You noticed you were still wearing the red dress and it was dark outside; in fact, you hadn't slept very long.

《...I don't know...what happened to me? I just remember having a big headache...》  You asked in a weak voice.

《That's right miss, but immediately afterwards you fainted...luckily, you didn't fall on your stomach.》  And he added  《You have nothing to fear, but I advise you to stay at rest.》

You realized there was something missing from his speech.

《W-what do you mean...》

《I see it's not clear to you yet.》  The doctor turned to you and smiled.

《You are pregnant, Miss Charlotte.》

At that moment, your expression remained motionless, like the rest of your body, only your eyes wide open and your mouth ajar were enough to show your amazement, but without neglecting a minimum of fright.

《...how much?》  You managed to say.

《I think two weeks.》  The doctor replied.

Your heart didn't stopped beating fast in your chest. Honestly, it had happened a couple of times that you and Katakuri had sex without precautions and the last time it happened on the night of his birthday...most likely, much longer had passed and despite everything how could you not just notice it from the pains??

《...》

《I can't believe I'm waiting for a baby...》

Just then, more fireworks were launched into the sky wishing the new year for the rest of the night. You haven't stopped shaking and placed your hand on your belly.

《Your relatives are out here, do you want me to say the good news at your husband?》

The doctor's words woke you from your thoughts and you realized the situation with fear...what would Katakuri's reaction have been in front of your pregnancy? Would he have been happy to become a father?

《P-please doctor, don't tell others about this, including him...I would like to inform him when I fully recover.》

《Of course, miss. Don't hesitate to contact me for anything and I wish you a good rest and a happy new year.》

The doctor respected your decision and left the room putting his black hat back on his head.

While waiting for someone else to burst into the room, you put your head back on the pillow and thought about that little creature that would grow inside you. You were still shaken by the new reality of things, but reassured it was nothing bad.

You thought about Katakuri once more before slowly closing your eyes.

- - -

A caress on your face made you wake up peacefully the next morning. Beside you, you recognized the giant figure of your husband, but you couldn't see his face due to the intense light coming from his shoulders.

《Katakuri.》  You said in a tender voice.

When he saw you open your eyes, he leaned over you to kiss your forehead.

《How was my princess's sleep?》  He was relieved to see you were okay.

《Good, I would say.》  You said placing your hands over the blanket  《D-don't tell me you stayed here all night...》

Katakuri smiled to see you worried about him.
《Sure Y/n, I waited for you to wake up. Last night, the doctor said it was nothing serious, but you needed absolute rest...how do you feel now?》

You looked him in the eye now that you could see him clearly.

《I feel better, thank you.》

Suddenly, your heart pounded quickly; it was clear that Katakuri must also know that you were pregnant but, right now, you didn't have the courage to say any words about it. Of course he noticed your silence, probably because you had just recovered, and didn't say anything.

Then, he placed a palm on your warm, soft cheek, with an almost pained expression.  《You can't imagine the fear I have when I saw you fall to the ground like that.》

There, you put your hand over his.
《I'm sorry Katakuri.》

Your eyes sparkled and you tried to hold back the emotion in front of him. You were afraid that he would have seen something in the near future and would have understood something about your condition, but luckily nothing happened...well, Katakuri also wanted to talk to you about something important, but decided to wait a little longer, as nothing was more important to him than you now.

《You are so precious and I don't want anything to happen to you.》  He bent down again to give you more kisses, tickling you.

《I see it's not that bad after all, hehe...I love how you take care of me all the time.》  You said with a sweet smile.

《I do whatever it takes to make my little wife feel good.》  This time his kiss reached your lips.

But then, you raised an eyebrow going back to the story you and him created over dinner.

《So, yesterday was just a game, but what if it was real...would you really have talked to another woman like that?》

Katakuri didn't hold back a chuckle to the sound of that.

《Mpf, you know I don't need to do that...》  He lifted your chin with one finger  《Because no one would be able to replace my wife when I'm in bed with her.》

His deep and serious, but so cheeky tone always managed to make you blush with embarrassment.

《M-moron...》

Even though you had just offended him, he was happy to see you were the same again, even if it was no longer right to say that...
In the following days, when you returned to move freely, the pains returned regularly, in particular in the lower abdomen.

It had been a few days since Big Mom's party; you and Katakuri weren't back on Komugi Island yet, as he had some business to deal with in Sweet City, but he couldn't help but notice there was something different about you...you became distant during the night and spent most of the time in your private room during the day.

One day, he decided to talk about it face to face but he didn't find you, as you had come out of the bedroom.

《Where is gone.》  More than a question, what Katakuri asked his sister Brûlée seemed more like an order.

Obviously, you hadn't told her anything either so she swallowed hard when she didn't know what to answer.

《I-is she somewhere? Don't worry onii-chan, maybe–》

《Stop that Brûlée, I want to see her now. Tell me what you know.》  His frowning expression made her tremble with fear, but that didn't help much to get information.

Until one thing came back to her.

《...once I met her on her way out of the palace but I don't know where she went, she just replied that she had an important thing to do.》

Katakuri realized that something was wrong and that you were probably hiding something; however, there was no point in scouring the entire city and decided to wait for you at Big Mom's castle.

You had changed, but he didn't understand why.

《What's happening to you, Y/n...》

It was useless he tried to be patient, the waiting killed him making him even more unbearable.

- - -

Meanwhile, you were in the doctor's office. You were looking at the medicine pack he just gave you.

《...are you really sure these will get me through the pain?》  You asked seriously.

《Sure, miss, but I advise you to take just one for the whole day, until the pain goes away.》  Then, the old man got up from his chair and walked over to you  《I warn you this is only for general pain, but I can do nothing for abdominal cramps...it's normal for that to happen, after all.》

《I see, thank you for your patience, doctor, I will do as you said.》  You left without asking anything else. Once out, you placed the hand on your belly.

《So, that's how it works, huh?》  You sighed deeply; right now, you absolutely wanted Katakuri to be there with you.

《Damn, I shouldn't have distanced myself from him like this...what a fool I am...》  You thought as you hurried back from Sweet City, hoping not to see him angry.

But there he is, with his arms folded, waiting for you at the front door.

《...》

《Where have you been?》  From his voice you understood that he had lost patience.

《...I went back to the doctor who visited me that night.》  You said looking up...in that moment, Katakuri realized that you had something in your hands.

《What is that?》  He asked seriously.

《J-just medicines.》  Your hands began to sweat as they gripped the package.

《Let me see.》  Katakuri offered you a hand to see them, but you refused to do it.

《I-I'm sorry but these are personal things...》  You answered controversially. Katakuri had enough of your sudden whims and without saying anything else grabbed you, catching the attention of the homeys out there.

《You are hiding something from me Y/n, and you are afraid to tell me...why?》  His surprisingly calm tone left you no way out. Anyway, he took the medicine pack from you even though you tried to stop him.

You saw the cover and you were sure there was nothing compromising written on it...but then, he raised an eyebrow as he read the label on the back of the tiny package.

《Read what is written here.》  Katakuri put the text in front of your eyes and you bleached immediately.

It was clearly written the use of those pills was for pregnant women. After that, there was a terrifying silence between you two.

《So, what were you expecting to tell me?》  He started.

You were shaking like a leaf, you didn't want him to know that way.

《I-I wasn't feeling very well Katakuri, but I swear I would have told you as soon as I was better–》  Suddenly, you stopped when you saw his half-covered face.

《No, that's not how it goes Y/n.》  His palms were resting on your arms, but it was enough to pull you up like a featherweight.  《It's supposed to be the husband the first to know that his wife is pregnant.》

You didn't want to talk about this outside and when he saw your face Katakuri walked inside the palace, finally away from prying eyes.

《I'm sorry about that...I was afraid you don't...》  You said as you leaned on him. Suddenly, he stopped on the spot and stared at you deeply.

《What, that I wouldn't have accepted it?》  In that moment, you looked down so as not to let yourself be looked in the face.

《Stupid, don't even have to think about such a thing.》  He kissed lovingly your little golden head, while you tried not to make your sobs heard.

《I wanted to talk to you about this, because you are young and there was no need to rush things...》  He continued  《But now, knowing that you will become my baby's mother can only make me happy.》

It was an immense joy for you to hear those words and jumped on his neck to hug him tightly.

《How could this be so? I love you so much, Katakuri...》  You got rid of the scarf to trap his lips on yours  《And I can't believe we'll become parents soon!!》

He kissed you back intensely. Soon, the crimson giant would have discovered there was going to be someone else he would have loved in his life...honestly, he never expected it but everything in his head had changed since the exact day he met you.

In your smiles, he finally saw what truly wanted. A family of his own.

《So, when will we tell others?》  You asked with some perplexity.

《Don't worry, they can wait a little longer.》  He said calmly  《Let's take care of us for now.》

He took you to the bedroom and sat on the bed, letting you sit on him. Gently, he placed his big palm on your belly...of course, it was still normal there.

《How much do you think it will swell over the next few months?》  You said as you felt his warmth on you.

《Enough to give birth to a healthy and beautiful baby.》  Katakuri answered without problems, but you opened your eyes wide in concern.

《I-I hope I don't become a balloon...》  But you pouted when you heard him laugh in amusement.

《Mmpf, I will take care of you personally.》  He added wrapping you in his arms.

《Until the childbirth's day?》  You raised your head.

Katakuri looked at you and smiled without saying anything else. Obviously, he would have always done that, for you and now for your baby, until his last day.