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Luffy: 3 years old

Ace & Sabo: 8 years old

Shanks: 29 years old

Benn: 40 years old

"Hey, chief." Benn called loud enough but still soft in the only way he'd do to a certain red haired captain. By intonation alone, one would think the man used pet name instead of title.

Shanks tilted his head to the direction of his voice with eyes trained on Luffy, who was learning how to fly with his older brothers hovering underneath. "Yeah?"

"Makino called. Said she missed the boys." The older pirate joined the circle and was greeted with enthusiasm from the boys. Luffy was still trying hard to maintain the speed and the high of his flight, black soft scally snout scrunching in concentration. The boy only managed to sent him a happy glance before refocusing with his training, frowning once more. Benn chuckled at the expression, the boy was adorable.

"Oh? Did she say she missed me?" Eyes shone bright with happiness when the captain finally turn around to give him a full grin.

"Nah, she only asked for the boys." Dismissed Benn easily as he smiled and pat the tired toddler after landing on top of his head, spent. The other boys soon followed their youngest's example by climbing up to sit on his shoulders. The five of them walked towards the galley to wait for dinner.

"Eh," whined Shanks, disappointed that his self-acclaimed sister acted cold towards him. "We left months ago! How can she not felt any drawbacks?!" He complained.

"Maybe, if you didn't run her bankrupt and paid on time, she'll miss ya more." His dry answer got him an offended squack.

"Oh, no you don't! You don't get to be snipey with me Mr. Sniper! I'm the captain here and just so you know, I paid everything!" 

"Right. After three years." Benn rolled his eyes, holding on to the two boys on his shoulder as they make their way to an empty table.

"With interest!" Shanks let out a mock gasp before he jabbed the older man on the side.

"And who suggested that?" To which Shanks didn't have a comeback. It was true but his sister said it was fine, alright! The red hair proceeded to sulk as he sat down. Benn snorted in amusement while the boys giggled at the pouty captain, totally entertained.

Shanks didn't mind the teasing his first mate seemed to like that much, really. He loved seeing his boys happy like this. The sniper put the older boys down on their seats while giving Luffy to Shanks's already opened arms. The little black hatchling didn't waste any time to change to his human form. Immediately, the toddler fussed the red hair's tunic. Benn quickly hand over the warm milk bottle Roo passed over to his captain before Luffy cried and accidentally ripped open Shanks's clothes again.

All in the galley sighed in relief when they saw Luffy stop his grumbling at the sight of a bottle full of warm milk. The kid latched on to the one liter glass bottle and finished it under ten minutes before passing out in exhaustion and contentment. Shanks covered Luffy's little body with his cape, smiling in content as he gave a chaste kiss to the youngest's forehead. The conversation continued in low chatters.

"Kidding, chief. 'Course she asked for ya. She wanted a call session with the boys before they sleep, though." Benn spilled his beans as he dumped their food on to the table. Ace and Sabo took each one giant plate piled with rice, cheese cubes and chicken bathed in green curry eagerly, eating with gusto. The older men slides Shanks plate, knowing the younger would had trouble while craddling a sleeping Luffy in one hand. He also gave his captain his spoon in practiced ease. Completely oblivious to how domestic everything was much to Yasop's and Roo's frustration.

"Thanks." smiled Shanks as he plucked the spoon out of Benn's right hand. He ate his dinner slowly, careful not to jolt Luffy. Not like the little tike would wake up but still.

"That's unusual. Doesn't she open the bar? Anything happened for her to close it? Usually she called them before dinner." Shanks commented, absentmindedly noting how hearthy the dinner was.

"I asked the same and she said a couple days ago, Garp and his men came and sucked her bar dry so she is waiting for the next supply to come." Which Shanks hummed to.

"Grandpa? He's not coming, is he?" Ace asked, face grimacing in displeasure. The others around the table laughed at his expression and teased him for being a scaredy cat.

"No, I'm not! Getting punch on the head hurts ya know!" The freckled kid complained, annoyed that the crew didn't take him seriously. His grandpa might be a weirdo but he was a crazy weirdo! In his haste of defending his adult like child ego, a tail popped out from his bum, swishing in annoyance. It accidentally knocked over a glass of water, which spilled all over the table and the floor.

"Who's Garp?" Sabo asked, well versed in ignoring his easily agitated brother.

"Just an old marine cootie, no one important." Shanks answered, cooing at Luffy in dragonese when the little one move a bit.

"Our grandpa is a MARINE?!" Screeched Sabo in shock. What in the name of four blues?!

"How come our Mama is a pirate?!" Flabbergasted at the thought.

"Sabo!" The oldest spun around to scold the blond, hissing. "We aren't supposed to call mama, mama now!"

"Oops!" The boy covered his mouth with both palms. An uncharacteristically guilty-nervous expression painted the middle sibling.

"Sorry...?" Sabo weakly offered in a grimace.

"Busted..." Yassop whispered not so disecretly to his pal.

"Totally." Roo nodded sagely in agreement.

Benn blinked, stunned. The old pirate had problem processing the supposedly secret.

Mama? Who's mama? Did Shanks knocked up another girl?

Although silent, Benn's inner question was reflected clearly on his face for his fellow members to understand (the fucking traitors laughed like flying hyenas). Especially, his captain, whom whooped around like a whip to faced him and started to blabber how he hadn't laid with anyone since Luffy's mom. To which, brought another round of chaos.

"B-Benn, m-m-man, I swear on my alcohols, I haven't--not once! Ever! Not since Lu's. Please, seas, I swear I haven't!" Begged the very nervous red haired man.

Benn didn't even have a chance to respond before the two eight years old' yells cut him.

"You know Lu's mom?!"

"We have another mom?!" Ace was so shocked that he turned to his dragon form, choking on a spoon and accidentally set fire on the table. The poor boy fall off his chair, trying to cough out the spoon. Since Sabo looked fried from the information, Roo, who had been seating beside Ace, help the kid spit out the spoon that it plunged to the wall behind Benn. Inches from the shutting down pirate's head. Meanwhile, Yasop and Alijaah tried to stop the fire.

Just... how many, exactly, the amount of women his captain had impregnated? 

"W-what--" Shanks was so confused. What were his kids talking about?! Who was mom? He looked back at Benn and though his expression hadn't changed, Shanks just knew what the older's new thought was.

"N-n-no no no no! I told you! It was only Lu's, Benn! No women approached me I was--am busy taking care of the kids remember? I didn't make anyone else pregnant I swear! I barely even have time for myself!" Shanks was hysterical at this point.

Those who understood the meaning grimaced in disgust, including Sabo.

"B-but I don't want another mama!" Ace said in all seriousness an eight year could muster. 

"MY MAMA is only Shanks!" the red dragon hatchling dramatically claimed in dragonese as he flew right to Shanks, hugging the life out of him.

The captain almost toppled over his chair from the force if not for Benn's arm keeping his chair steady. Usually, Shanks would say thanks but he was too busy coughing imaginary rock in his throat after hearing his first son's declaration. Benn, who very much like Sabo, (well adapted to the craziness) had automatically patted his captain back while mind still lost in thought.

"Excuse me?! What did you just call me?!" Shanks asked.

"Mama I don't want to have another mom! Not even Lu's! I just want you!" Sobbed Ace.

This is just getting more confusing in every second passed.

Benn thought unamused. The sniper turned towards the only cool headed child and stared seriously, earning a frightened sound from the kid.

"Sabo, would you kindly explain to us what this is all about?" Beside him, Shanks agreed while trying to calm down Ace.

"Explain what?" The boy nervously chuckled at him, trying his luck even if he knew it was hopeless.

"You can start with all this 'mama' fiasco," Benn gestured with his free hand. "Who is this Mama you called?" 

Sabo flinched from the authority the older pirate emitted. No wonder he was a first man. He prefered when Benn was all fun and cuddly, though.

"W-well... uh..." Sabo scratched phantom itch on his head, peaking through his lashes at Benn.

"It's Shanks. Like, what Ace just said..."

"And? Why did you guys called me that?" Shanks continued for Benn. The red hair sighed tiredly when he saw fear in his son's eyes. Of course he kind of felt weird hearing his sons calling him with 'mama' (he's a man!). He had been a dad for eight years for god's sake.

"Is not that... I mind... but why the sudden change?" He adjusted his sitting position now that he had to craddle two kids to his chest. One from exhaustion and the other from narcolepsy.

"Cuz aunt Makino explained to us her parents." 

"And do pray tell, hun. What did she tell you?" Shanks' smile was too sweet in Sabo's humble opinion. 

"U-uh... so, she was telling stories from her childhood and... she told us about her parents. You know, a mom and a dad..." Sabo trailed the story, obviously trying to avoid his parents' stares.

"Yeah, a-and Lu, he... kinda asked what's a mom and a dad." The blond played with his fingers.

"I couldn't answer his question obviously," he shrugged his shoulder, acknowledging that his birth parents sucks. "Ace too. So, aunt Makino explained. A mom for her is someone who shows how much they are worried a lot. Scolding, repriminding, and chastising for a long time but then, they would make you feel better with things that we like. She said, her mom used to carry her until she fell asleep for nap time or at night. Her mom liked to tell stories while putting clothes on her. A-and that aunt Makino's mom used to give her milk from her chest. L-Luffy asked!"

Benn had to tone down his snickers from how horrified Shanks looked now. They finally understood why the kids called Shanks mama now. Sabo cleared his throat before he continued.

"A father for her is someone sturdy and strong. Someone she leaned on and aked for big warm hugs. She said that her father used to teased her mom a lot and they would bicker about nothing and everything." At his own explanation, Sabo glanced towards Benn and the old man couldn't help but choked on air.

"That while her mom loved to play and go on adventure, her dad was always making sure that they are safe."

"And Lu said that dad is not a dad but a mom..." Ace yawned as he just woke up from a short impormptu nap.

"If he said that I'm a... a... a-a m-mom. Then who's...? Shanks asked the big question.

"Benn of course." Answered the two boys synchronizely as if it was a no brainer.

The two men coughed out loud because their lung had stopped supplying air.

"Y-you guys think that I'm your... your..." shit. He was really having trouble processing all of this. 

"Our dad?" 

"But, you are Benn! Always been!" The red hatchling climbed Shanks' shoulder and moved to Benn's, nuzzling the older man's cheek.

"Mama likes to take us to play and stuff and you always make sure that we are safe."

"Yeah and you give us the best hugs!" Sabo grinned happily as he too came to Benn by walking across the table. 

To say that Benn Beckman was speechless, was an understatement. 

There was this warmth in his chest that spread to his body. It felt like there was a thick fluffy blanket around him while he drank the most delicious hot chocolate. Ace was purring in content on his shoulder, napping once more. He gather the now big dog sized hatchling to his arm and potioned the boy like how Shanks was holding Luffy. Once settled, Sabo did the same to himself and kind of drift on and off to dreamland.

Benn dared himself to glance at Shanks and accidentally caught Shanks' equally breathless stare. Their breath hitched.

Shanks is mama!

You're always been our dad, Benn!

The captain and his first mate blushed hard remembering the kids explanation and what it might implied for their relationship. Roo, Yasop, and Aliijah were laughing in delight. Finally! The cat's outta the bag.

After staying quiet for several more minutes, the two adults stood up with an excuse of putting the boys to bed. It was a sight to see the usually confident men became embarrassed and clumsy as they make their way to the captain's room. The crew hoped their suffering would end tonight and soon, there'd be a wedding plan.

Benn closed the door to the captain's room quietly and followed Shanks to the ship's railing. They watched the night sea in silence. Not because they wanted to be quiet but because they didn't know what to say. Benn lighted his cigarrette to calm down his nerves, making sure the smoke wouldn't hit Shanks' face.

On the other hand, Shanks' nerve was eating him. What should he do? He'd been denying this for months! Years basically, but... He sighed, stuck with his own fears and insecurity.

"We gotta talk." Benn said gruffly, startling Shanks. After he regained his composure, he resigned. Accepting what fate he'd be in.

"Yeah... we do."

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Outside on the deck, accompanied by the shoothing sound of the waves and the gentle caress of sea wind, two men stood in quiet. The dark deck was illuminated by faint yellow glow from the galley's and the men's rooms, creating a romantic ambience for the awkward couple. It had been almost half an hour since both of them agreed to have a talk, yet none uttered a word. How do one breach a topic they have been avoiding for almost a decade anyway?

Another round of silence followed by and it made the audience irked in annoyance. They wanted a good show for seas' sake! Their popcorn and other snacks almost ran out here! So, Jihan (their resident ship's doctor in lead), took an innitiative and throw two bottles of beer at the hopeless idiots and hollered.

"Get ya balls together for seas' sake!" 

Both were surprised at the remark and flushed in embarrassement that they did not noticed the crew had been watching them--like some kind of romcom opera (though, they caught the bottles easily).

"Ya are!" The crew confirmed their identical internal comments.

They cringed together and in a less than a second, Shanks yanked at Benn's hand and made a beeline towards the storage room. The crew booed at them for ripping away their long-awaited entertainment but neither cared. Instead, they laughed in joy. This was so much fun! This light and airy feeling inside their chest. It was like flying high with little oxygen, making their heads light.

Once inside, they blocked the door with heavy crates. Chuckles poured out of their hearts as they gravitated into each others' personal space. Shanks had his hands on Benn's chest while the older rounded his on the shorter's waist. They stayed like that until they came from their high, swaying in lazy motion from side to side.

"So... the talk, huh? Goin' ta do that, Cap'n?" Benn questioned the man in his arms.

"Well," the captain chuckled. "That depends..." 

"On what?" The sniper arched his brow, interested.

"Whether we trully need to talk or not." Whispered the red haired vixen to his ear.

His captain smirked naughtily at him and it flared something inside of Benn. The older man answered the challenge by tightened his grip on his soon to be lover and gave the red hair his best smoldering gaze, earning a lovely gasp. 

"Shall we?" 

Shanks eyes widen. He never knew Benn could be this tempting. Even on the daily basis, the man had become irresistable! 

"We shall." Shanks winded his arms around the taller's neck and yank him down to kiss him passionately.

If they had stayed on the deck, the kiss would be like a click of two puzzle pieces with fireworks exploding behind their eye-lids. However, they were enclosed in privacy and the small act of intimacy quickly turned into lust driven contact. Years of longing had manifested in the hungry, desperate, and impatient squeezing of flesh.  

***SMUT AHEAD***

"Benn... Benn..." Shanks called his name like a broken record, encouraging the man to continue his ministration of rutting their manhood together. Despite layered by several clothes, Shanks could feel the delicious heat against his sensitive part and damn if that made him real horny. It had been many years since he was active with a partner and this groping and grinding turned him on so fast. He needed more.

"Ah, Benn!" The room had become heated that his small act of moan also released a puff of hot breath. Shanks carded his fingers through Benn's black hair and tugged at it during a particularly nice friction. Oh, it felt really good.

The red hair unbuttoned his shirt when one of Benn's hand slipped inside. The shirt slid down his back on to his waist, hanging there because the sleeves were still filled with his arms. He leaned his head back as Benn quickly swoop in to suck on his nipple. The sensitive organ and the harsh ministration made Shanks' knees buckled. The pleasure raked up his body and mind.

"Mhmm, Benn!"

The black hair held up his captain with a hand on his well shaped ass and a knee. He continued to tortured the nipple while Shanks yanked down Benn's pants, releasing the hard-wet-cock. The sight of it made him drooled in lust. They slid down the wall and ended up with Shanks on his back, naked-torso-down, and panting in neediness. Benn's dick twitched as he watched his captain put his arms above his head with back in a beautiful arch. The minx was seducing him thoroughly with a heated gaze, knowing how powerful it affect him.

"Eat me." 

As if called by the devil themselves, Benn immediately attacked the walking sex on leg. He settled between the captain's leg and kiss him hard. They made out and frotted like animals in heat. The skinship felt heavenly when you do it with the object of your affection.

Shanks reached out for a bottle of oil and pushed Benn away, leaving a long string of saliva. The red hair did not offer any explanation as poured enough oil on his fingers and began to prepare himself. Benn was enchanted by the sight. Shanks looked beyond this world half naked and playing with his hoke with red flushed cheeks and sweat dripping. 

"Dang it, cap'n. Ya look beautiful." Benn said breathless.

The mentioned person open an eye at his partner, eyeing the bulging muscles and the heavy-dripping with precum-dick. He wet his lips in want.

"That monster better makes me unable to walk for a week, Benny." He rasped.

The ravenette chuckled as he rubbed the voluptuous ass, squeezing and pinching while closing on it. With his chest glued to Shanks's back, Benn was able to caress the other's body. The thick strong thighs and taut chest was smothered in adoration. Trully, Shanks thought that he had been stupid to not realized how in love Benn was with him. Everything was too obvious!

"Don't worry, love. I plan to do more than that." He positioned his dick on the entrance and slowly pushed in.

"Mmm." Shanks whimpered in a mix of pleasure and pain. He leaned back and let his head fall on Benn's right shoulder, allowing access to his front body. The older man groan at the offering. Once he was all in, he rocked his body while mouthing on the neck's vein. Further making his partner a mess. 

"F-fuck! Mmhh, mmhh, mmhh!" Shanks scrunched his face in pleasure from how fast Benn pistoned his hips. The older reached down to massage Shanks' dick, wreacking the younger pirate more.

"Ah! Benn! Benn! Yes, just like that baby!" He cried out to his lover.

Fuck, Shanks just had to call him that when he was about to climax. Benn had a gut feeling that his lover wouldn't last that long either so he picked up the speed that made Shanks fell forward to his stomach. With those powerfull thrust, both came with a cry of pleasure.

***End of Smut***

They lied on their sides, trying to catch their breath. Although sticky with sweat, they seeked physical touch from each other immediately. Physically, emotionally, and mentally satisfied, this time, the silence between them was welcomed. 

"So..." Shanks began after some time, snuggling to Benn's broad shoulder. "How was the talk?" The minx winked at him.

"Y-you--!" Benn stuttered, making his lover laughed in mirth.

The man sighed, exasperated from how much the man he loved teased him. How did Benn ended up fall for this miscievious man-child, again?

The two continued their love making well into the dawn. Drunk from overwhelming love and pleasure.

The galley was empty when the three brothers arrived in the morning. Usually, the place was bustling with people, eating and chatting yet no one was there. Even the light was still on. The two eldest frowned as they made their ways toward the kitchen. Were the others partied hard last night?

As the door opened, they found Roo sleeping against the kitchen's isle, snoring with dark eyebags under neath his glasses and ears muffed with cotton. Their stomaches growled in protest and because they were too hungry, Ace decided to fish in his dragon form. 

Later, everyone including the two love-birds got woken up from a sound of explotion and thick grey smoke coming from the deck. It was on that day, the ship's builder decided to make another room with thick sound-proof for the couple. They did not need another accident of the boys almost burning their ship in the middle of the sea. Ever. Again.