Zoro wakes up in the middle of the night..He looked around inside the nest.
It was pitch black with shades of the moonlight falling through the window.
It's 03:00 AM in the early morning.
He felt something heavy on his chest or rather someone inside his blanket.
He peaked inside the blanket to find Robin sleeping on his chest, Peacefully.
Zoro smiled at the beauty of her face and run his fingers through her hair.
He placed a gentle kiss on her head and gently slide her hair and looked up at the ceiling in deep thoughts...
A memory from last night,
A Conversation between Kuina And Himself comes to his mind.
*Flashback*
Zoro and Kuina sitting close to each other above the nest, at the watch tower.She's hugging his arm and laying her heard on his shoulder.
"So how's Shire..?" Zoro asked breaking the silence,
"Shire's doing fine.
Just miss his long lost Big Brother,
That's all." Kuina says with a smile,
"Tch...Don't be ridiculous.
He don't even remember me." Zoro says not minding her,
"You have no idea, Zoro..!
All he ever talk about is you.
My big brother is this and that,
He does this and that, Yada...Yada...Yada...
You're like his superhero, Zoro.
Besides, he is the one who told me about all that happened before you left Lemuria...
Probably Lord Zaako must've confessed his past mistakes to Shire..." Kuima says with a serious tone,
"So,he knew about me..?" Zoro ask with a hesitating tone yet so glad he's not left out,
"Ofcourse he knows about you...
He never misses a single news or updates regarding The Straw Hat Pirates or The Pirate Hunter Zoro.
He's so proud of what a great man you have became inspite your past.." Kuina says with a proud face,
"Oh please..! I'm a Pirate..!
There is nothing to look up to a guy like me..." Zoro says with a disgusted look,
"Hehe...That may be the case,
but your adventure stories says otherwise," Kuina says with a smirk,
"What do you mean..?" Zoro with a confused look,
"Yeah, you are Pirates..
But You guys did more good than the ones who are supposed to do good....
Alabasta,Dressrosa, Fishman island even The Land Of Wano.
Not for money or name.
But For your crew and friendship.
That doesn't sound so villainous to me..." Kuina says with a smile,
"That is our Captain's doings,
We just followed his orders." Zoro says avoiding the praise,
"Don't talk to me like we just met, Zoro...! You'll follow Luffy to death and you think you'll go that lenth for your Captain if you don't believe what he do is right and honorable..?
You don't even listen to my father back in the day..." Kuina says with a smirk to whicj Zoro remained quite,
"And that is why Shire look up you,
I remember times you're in news,
Shire would get so excited and bring those papers to show Me, Your father and to all his Friends,
Bragging about what a badass you are. He goes on and on about praising you, which is really annoyed me." Kuina says with a smirk nudging Zoro,
Zoro chuckled a little with a smirk to which Kuina Laughed as well.
"And i heard something interesting about you as well. Something i've never expected you would pull it off.
I heard you became a ladies man..?
I never know you had it in you, Greenhead..! Hehehe..
Way to go." Kuina says with a fake giggle nudging Zoro,
"What..? What the hell are you talking about..? Do i look like that pervy cook." Zoro says getting annoyed,
"Oh come on...Don't act all innocent.
The info i got about you is pretty surprising." Kuina says with a teasing smirk,
"Like what..?" Zoro with an attitude,
"Like how you pulled The Wano Princess Hyori..!
You saved her life and kept her safe the whole time fighting Kaido's Army... which made her fall in love with you..." Kuina says with a smirk,
"Whaaat..? Don't be ridiculous..!" Zoro says with an embarrassed look,
"It's True..! That's the reason she entrusted you with her Father's "Enma" because who knows..? Maybe she might've thought she's gonna carry your child someday,
why not you carry her Father's Enma..?" Kuina says teasing Zoro,
"WHAT THE HELL, WOMAN..?
Don't be ridiculous.
I have no interest in her and besides i saved her coz she's in danger, nothing more.
And i gave up "The Shusui" which was entrusted to me by Ryuma himself as a zombie for Her father's "ENMA". I hardly call it trusting..." Zoro says with an annoyed look,
"That may be the case..
But it's not just her i heard about,
There's also a woman named Perona who's now with that warlord you look up to..?
I heard you practically lived with her for 2 years..
And then there's Desert Princess Vivi, And then there's that Marine woman Tashigi...
By the way, I'm curious..!
Does this Tashigi girl really looked exactly like me..?" Kuina says with a surprised look,
"Stop being so ridiculous...
I have no interest in any of those women And Yes,
You and Tashigi have unfathomable resemblance,like twins..
I've....Even thought it was you when i first met her.." Zoro says with an embarrassed look,
"Oh...i see...So That is why you're so interested in her..?
Because she got my face..?" Kuina with a smirk,
"Oh Shut Up..!
The last thing i want is to fall for a Marine Commander..!" Zoro yelled annoyed,
"Hehehe....Okay....Okay.....Then....
You're telling me....that....
You're not.....Dat....Dating any of those girls..?" Kuina says ignoring Zoro's face becouse she's little shy and nervous.
"For the last time, No,I'm not..!" Zoro says with a disappointed tone,
"Okay..!" Kuina smiled inside,
Kuina was a bit relieved knowing He's not interested in any of those other women she heard rumers about.But little did she know about to who Zoro has feelings for.
"I don't know about Princess Akk.....
I mean Akira and Eiji,
But the rest us will be really happy
if you decides to pay us a visit,Zoro." Kuina says hoping Zoro would agree,
"Well,sorry to disappoint you,
But that's no way in hell i'm gonna set foot on that Hell again.." Zoro reject her offer,
"I know you'd say that,but I'm not asking just because we miss you..!" Kuina says with a sad look,
"What do you mean..?" Zoro with a curious look,
"Lord Zaako's health is getting worse and worse everyday and his days are numbered.
Akira and Eiji are looking forward for his death without patience so that one of them can take over Lemuria." Kuina says with a concerned look,
"Good for them,Why do i care..?" Zoro says ignoring her looking elsewhere,
"Don't say that Zoro...!
Our country will be in ruins if those two get in the power.
They're planning on opening The borders of Land Of Lemuria to the world..." Kuina says with widdend eyes,
"How's that a bad thing..?
Besides why should i care about those people..? They are the one who enjoyed me getting beaten up by him.
They even called me My Mother's Killer." Zoro says with an angry look,
"You're missing the point Zoro..!
The World Government is itching to get their hands on Lemuria's wealth.
If the land comes under jurisdiction of The World Government, Then our country will be in chaos." Kuina says with a frightened look,
"Why's that..?" Zoro ask with curiosity,
"Remember what happened to those countries who were influenced by World Government and Warlords...?
Alabasta, Dressrosa, Even Wano...
Not to mention.......OHARAA." Kuina says with a serious tone getting Zoro's attention,
Zoro's eye widden as soon as she mentioned Ohara and looked at Kuina with a serious look.
"Not only that,
They consider Shire as a Weakling just like Queen Emiko and decided to kill him as they believe Weaklings are not welcomed in their land." Kuina says with a worried tone warning Zoro,
Zoro got Furious after what he just heard. He closed his eye in rage and gripped his hands...
Kuina hold his hands tight with a concerned look on her face.
"Zoro..! Please listen to me..!
I know how much this crew means to you and how much you guys love each other...Like a family.
But you are the only one who can save our Country now..." Kuina says pleading with Zoro,
"Kuina....i....can't..." Zoro's having second thoughts,
"There is no other way, Zoro..!
If it's not up to you,We might be the next Dressrosa for a Warlord or the next Ohara for The World Government to do as they please.
You're father, Shire, Myself and other's who still believes you'll return to the Kingdom are all counting on you, Zoro...!" Kuina says with a sad serious look,
*Flashback Ends *
Zoro was confused and concerned.
He's worried about his little brother's life but also he can't leave Robin.
He promised his Mother that He'll keep his Little Brother safe no matter what.
But he also promised Robin that he'll never leave her.
Now if he chose to stay,
He'll be betraying the promise he made to his mother.
But if he chose to leave,
He'll be betraying the promise he made to his Captain and to the woman he love... Zoro sighed in frustration without making a noise.
But somehow it wakes Robin.
She looked at him sleepy and asked
"Zoro..? Is something wrong..?
Why you look upset..?" Robin ask rubbing her eyes,
"Oh...Hey...Sorry if i wake you,
it's....it's nothing...Just sleep.." Zoro says with a smile kissing her forehead,
Robin gets up from his chest and sat infront of him looking worried.
"Nothing..?
But you look all tense and
i can clearly see it in your face." Robin with a concerned look,
"It's nothing really...
Just....a nightmare..." Zoro says with a fake smile,
"It's about what Kuina said,isn't it..?" Robin ask shocking Zoro,
Zoro's heart stopped for a minute...
"How the hell did she knows..?
Did She knows everything..?
Oh crap...What should i do...?
What should i say..?" Zoro thought getting a little panic,
"She said what..?" Zoro ask Robin,
"About your past..! To our crew,
That is what troubling you,isn't it..?" Robin ask with a sad look,
Zoro's kinda relieved knowing She didn't know the other part.
"Ye....yeah...that...
After she reminded me of those horrible past, everything hit me at once, running all over my head.
I'm sorry for worrying you." Zoro says with a sad smile,
Zoro looked down not knowing how to tell her the truth.
Robin smiled.
"Oh...Stop worrying...You Baby....!
Come here to me..." Robin says widden her arms for Zoro pulling him to her chest,
She layed on the couch and pull him on top of her.She wrapped her arms around him, hugging his head. She buckled in the blanket and covered them both inside.
She gripped the hug, kissing his green hair,smelling his scent of his head
"You don't need to worry, Zoro....!
Everything will be okay...
I'm here for you...!
So relax and get some sleep.." Robin says gently stroking Zoro's hair,
Robin comfort him and run her fingers through his hair untill he falls asleep.
She can feel the intensity of his body and the heat in his breath.
Zoro hugged her tight, feeling the squishiness of her soft chest, on his cheek with a relaxed smile.
"Thank you, Robin..!
I'm glad you're here for me." Zoro says with a relaxed smile,
Robin smiled with a happy look as she deep kissed his top head and lay her cheek on his head.
"By the way, did you just call me baby..?" Zoro ask with a low and gentle tone,
"Fufufu, you act like one so yeah..
Why..? You prefer something else..?" Robin ask with a teasing smile,
"You know,
Babe doesn't sound bad at all.." Zoro says with a smile and closed eyes,
"Fufu, is that so--," Robin ask with a cheeky smirk,
"--BABE..." Robin whispered to Zoro with a husky voice,
Zoro felt a bit chill and shy as he buried his face on her chest. Robin giggled a bit and cuddled with him until Zoro falls asleep. But Robin was wide awake worried about him, still running her fingers through his hair.
She knew there is something else that's bothering him more than his past but not sure what.
She stayed like that for 3 hours playing with his hair, kissing his head and all.
It's 6 AM in the morning and she heard footsteps climbing the rope.
She panicked for 3 reasons...
1.She's half naked and so is Zoro,
2.Zoro is sleeping on top of her and they are cuddled in like inseparable..
3.It's impossible to get dressed before they get in.
So She made a clone (Well dressed one)
And send her out to divert whoever it is. The Clone walked out of the room with a book and closed the door.
"Good morning, Usopp..!" Robin says noticing it's Usopp,
"Oh hey Robin..!
What are you doing here..?" Usopp says surprised to see Robin of all people early at the nest.
"Zoro was on guard last night...
So i came here to let him sleep for a while untill the crew wakes up." Robin says with a smile,
"Oh...That's Good..! I was worried about the same too, so i bought him some sake to keep him company." Usopp says showing her the bottle,
"Oh..? That's so thoughtful of you..!
I'm sure he'll appreciate it." Robin says with a smile,
"Yeah..! After what Kuina said,
I can't help but feel bad and guilty..
He's my friend and he was there for me, every time when i needed him,
Even when i was in trouble.But I never once cared about him as he cared about me." Usopp says feeling guilty,
"I get what you're feeling,Usopp.
I feel tha same too." Robin says with a sad smile,
"Is that why you're here too..?" Usopp ask with a sad smile,
"I didn't think that at first but now that you mentioned it,Yeah..! Maybe." Robin says with a shrug, smiling.
"Alright, Let him sleep.
Give him this booze will ya..?
I'll bring you some coffee." Usopp says handing the bottle over to Robin,
"Sure thing Usopp, Thank you." Robin says with a smile,
Meanwhile Robin somehow managed to get out of Zoro's grip and get dressed as her clone placed the sake on the table and disappeared.
"Zoro...!
Hey Zoro...! Wake up...." Robin called out shaking him and trying to wake him up.
Zoro wakes up with the smell of sake, rubbing his head and smiling at her.Robin smiled back at him and gave him a peck on his cheek before handing him his shirt to get dressed.
"Oh by the way,
Usopp dropped by...!
Ask me to give you this booze." Robin says combing her hair,
"Oh...Sweet..!
That looks like a nice bottle of sakk....
Wait...HOLD ON A MINUTE. .." Zoro says panicking,
Robin giggled a little knowing what Zoro's worried about,
"Did he.....Saw us...?" Zoro ask with a shocked face,
"What do you mean..?" Robin says pretend not knowing what he means,
"Us....? In the couch? Together..?" Zoro panic even more,
"Why do you think he left all in a hurry..? I tried to move you aside but you had a tight hold on me..." Robin joked at him with an evil look which makes him nervous.
To tease him more, she climb above him and get closer to his face with a cheeky smirk.
"You were biting my chest and kissing my neck that i can't help but let out soft moans..
Ussop got a bit uncomfortable so he left the bottle there and ran as soon as possible... But i gotta admit,
You're so-- Wild and i like it..." Robin says with a seductive tone and a seductive smirk, biting his ear and kissing it with a sexy breath.
Zoro's face is extremely red that it almost blast smoke out of his hair.
"Fufufufu...Look at you...!
You should've seen your face..
Haha, nervous and blushing..
You look so Cute when you blush, Zoro..." Robin says pinching his cheek and pecked it,
"Stop joking..!
Wait...how come you're so calm..?" Zoro says with a curiously shocked look,
She moved her gaze towards his eyes and pecked his lips gently followed by a passionate kiss. Although Zoro is panicking, he's enjoying the kiss too.
"Don't worry-- Ba-be..!
He didn't see us,
I used a clone to distract him
before he enters..." Robin says with a smirk poking his nose,
"Hooooooh..!
You and your silly jokes..!" Zoro says sighing in relief to which Robin giggled.
She gave him a quick kiss before walking away to the Dinner room.
Zoro goes to the bathroom to freshen up but the thoughts appeared again.
He stand infront of a mirror,
Looking at his reflection without taking his eye off for quite a while.
All the Meanwhile....
Luffy,Chopper and Usopp playing games.
Nami and Robin watching them play.
Brook's playing a nice melody for the morning.
Sanji's prepared their breakfast...
yelling
"Robin-Chaaaaaaan....! Nami-Swaaaaaaaam..!
Your special Breakfasts are ready
my LOOOVES...!" Sanji calling Nami and Robin with a pervrt look,
"Yo sanji...what about us..?" Luffy ask with a disappointed look,
"Ladies first....Morons next." Sanji says with a grunt at Luffy,
The crew saw Zoro climbing down from the Crow's nest and walk towards them.
"Morons next, but
Assholes can eat the left overs.." Sanji says smirking at Zoro.
"In that case you should join Robin and Nami as well,Ero Cook..!
You're feminine side makes me wanna puke..." Zoro reminds Sanji of his 2 years Time skip days...
"What did you say MossHead..?
You calling me a woman..?" Sanji yelled in fury,
"Yeah..! I mean look at you..!
With a little make up and lipstick,
You look exactly like Big Mom's younger version.
That Warlord Kuma send you to Momoiro Island for a reason..!" Zoro joked about Sanji's time at The island for 2 years.
Luffy, Chopper, Brook, Usopp and Franky all burst into laughing at Zoro's joke.
"Zoro....! That is a good one...
Shesheshesheshe..." Luffy says burst out laughing,
"Yohohohohoho..!
You're funny Zoro-san..!" Brook says laughing,
"Grrrrrr...
Shut up you damn MossHead..!
You wanna fight..?" Sanji prepare to fight,
"Bring it on,Pervy Cook " Zoro unsheathed his swords,
Zoro take a stance with swords,
Sanji prepare his leg.
Suddenly They heard Nami's footsteps,
The crew freaked out and Sanji run back to a safe place.
But Zoro didn't move an inch.Normally he too put back his sword and pretend nothing happened but this time he stand there with his two swords.
Nami come out to the view and
looked at Zoro with his swords,
"The day just started and you morons are already started fighting..?" Nami yelled at boys,
Zoro just turned his death glare towards her which kinda backed her away a bit.
"Oi, Zoro...whacha doing man..?" Usopp asks with shocking look,
"How dare you scare my Nami-San like that, you PIECE OF SHIT..." Sanji yelled getting angry,
Zoro put his sword away.
Then he turned his back to her and walked away.The crew was silent for a minute..
"What's up with that idiot..?
He looks more grumpier than usual." Nami says with a shrug,
"Oh...Nami-swaaaaaaan....!
You're so caring and sweet....
But that Meathead is too dense to realize that....." Sanji dance around Nami like a pervert.
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The crew gathered at the dinner room eating breakfast.
Luffy started stealing other's food
when they turn away.
Usopp noticed it and put a whole bunch of hot sauce on his meat.
Robin noticed it and giggled,
Usopp saw Robin noticed him and he put his pointing finger on his mouth saying "shhhhhhh" to which Robin noded.
"Hot..! Hot...! Hot...!" As expected, Luffy steal Usopp's food and scream,
"That's what you get for stealing other's food..." Usopp says Smirking proud,
"Sorry....sorry....Please...
give me water..." Luffy beg in thirst,
"Promise me you won't do it again,then I'll give you water" Usopp says holding a jug of water,
"Ok...ok.. i Promise..." Luffy promises as Usopp gave him a jug of water.
"You're so mean and heartless, Usopp" Luffy says while eating his food,
Everyone laughed at what Usopp did including Zoro.
Then Zoro gave his food to Luffy.
"Here..! You can have mine,Luffy." Zoro with a smirk handing the plate to Luffy,
"Really...? Aww..!
Thanks Zoro,you're the best..!
Usopp..! You should learn how to treat your Captain from Zoro.." Luffy's spirit got up and thanked Zoro,
"Yeah,right..!
Zoro,Don't spoil him man..!
If you spoil him like this,he's gonna do the same again and again." Usopp complain with an annoyed look,
"It's alright,
We got plenty of food, Ussop...
If you want more,Just ask that curly brows Or you could ask Nami or Robin to ask him for you Coz he obays them like a servant dog..." Zoro says mocking Sanji.
"That is actually a Good Point...
How come I've never thought about that..?" Usopp says rubbing his nose,
"Is that so Marimo..?
Then why don't you just cook your own god damn food for Luffy and the others,you ungrateful MossHead.." Sanji says with an angry tone,
"If that's our Captain's orders,
I'll gladly cook for him and the crew,
But I'm afraid you're gonna be useless after that, Curlybrows.." Zoro says with a smirk,
"Oh you think you can cook better than me...? Don't make me laugh, Shitty MossHead..." Sanji says with a hump,
"Cut it out, you Idiots...
Why do you two always have to fight..? just get along..?
It's been years..?" Nami says getting Annoyed,
"Grrrrrr" 😒 Zoro With Unamused face,
"Hummmmmph"😤 Sanji avoid Zoro's face,
Nami look at her Logpose and announce.
"This'll be our last day at this island,
Starting tomorrow, we're setting sail" Nami days with a serious tone,
"Yahoooooooooo..! I'm getting bored of waiting here...It feels like forever" Luffy says getting excited,
The crew was excited for their next adventure but The MossHead Swordsman is a little bit concerned.
He still confused about Kuina's proposal.. He really wanted to discuss this with Robin since she's the only one he wants to talk to about this.
But he also knows that
the answer will be one-sided.
The crew get off the ship to go shopping.
Nami and Robin decides to go buy some outfits. Nami decides to call Zoro to company them since he can fight if they gets it trouble.
Robin knows how the conversation between Zoro and Nami will go.
So she just waited with a Chuckle.
"Oh there you are Zoro...Come here." Nami says putting on a sweet face,
"What do you want,witch..?" Zoro says with an unamused look knowing Nami's tactics,
"How rude..!" Nami with a puff cheeks,
"Sigh" Zoro just ignored her,
"How about you company me and Robin to go shopping..?" Nami ask with a teasing smile,
"Go walk by yourself, you wretched witch.. I'm not interested." Zoro says turning away,
"Well...I'm not asking, Zoro..!
You see...i believe you owe me 500,000 Barries debt...!
I'll 3x it if you refuse." Nami says with a victory smirk,
She laughed at knowing how Zoro would react. But (Sike)
Zoro looked at her calm and with no reaction.Nami's Laugh faded away as soon as she realize it's not his usual reaction,
"So what about your debt to me..?" Zoro ask with arms crossed,
"Hmm...! What debt..?" Nami ask with confusion,
"I saved your ass more than i can count, Not to mention putting my life on the line and got injured by doing so..." Zoro says with a serious glare,
"So...?" Nami ask witj a confused shrug,
"My service didn't come for free..!
And it ain't cheap either,So pay up..!" Zoro says completely catching Nami off guard,
"WHAAAAT...?" Nami says in shock,
"Let's see...it must be more than 50 times i saved you,isn't it..?
how about 100,000 × 50 which means,
5,00,00000 barrier..!" Zoro says with a smug smirk,
Nami stood there shocked at what Zoro came up with and Robin's eyes widden and eyebrow's rised giggling.
"Zoro...Since when did you started charging for saving your crewmate's life..? You never charged others before..?" Nami ask a bit annoyed,
"Your absolutely correct.
I never charged the others coz they didn't charged me when i ask their help.My Crewmates helped me,
i helped them... When is the last time you helped me with something and not expecting anything in return..?
I was in need of money, some company, sake, even in battles but you never helped me ever.
So I'm charging you now for my help and the helps before as well..!
Sounds fair right...! Robin..?" Zoro ask Robin with a smirk,
"That do actually make sense...
Isn't thay right...? Nami..?" Robin nodded giggling as she thought Zoro is just playing around,
"Hey Don't be an asshole, Zoro...
It's your duty to save your fellow crewmate's..?" Nami says getting Annoyed by Zoro's sudden tactics,
"Oh really..?
I'm being a asshole..?
How come all you ever do around here is rise our debts, use that to your advantage and Make us do your errands, and call yourself caring for your Nakamas..?
When is the last time you did something good for me or any of our nakamas without expecting money..?
All you ever care about is money..
Ha, i guess i shouldn't be surprised since you did stole all our treasures and our ship in the past.." Zoro says with an unamused look,
"ZORO..!" Robin says with an angry glare to which Zoro just ignored,
Nami was stunned at Zoro's remark on her and she couldn't even argue back coz everything he says hit her hard like a cannonball.
Robin's Giggle fadded and looked at Zoro worried and questioned herself.
"Why is he so angry at her all of a sudden..? I thought he's just joking...
He never got this mad at her before.!
What is wrong, Zoro..?" Robin thought to herself worrying,
Nami felt a little embarrassed and guilt but Robin comforts her and looked at Zoro.
"Zoro..!
We might run into trouble..!
So,please can you escort us..?" Robin ask with a gentle tone,
Zoro sighed regretting what he just said and nodded to Robin.
Nami without saying a word, without looking at Zoro started walking in front along with Robin.
Zoro followed them behind, rubbing his head.
"Damn it,I might've over did a bit,there..!
Shit..! What's wrong with me..!
Should i apologize..?
Damn,that witch..!
Why does she always have to bring that stupid debts up like that..?
If she asks nicely like Robin..!
Why would i say no..? Hhhmmmmmm..! Zoro mumbled to himself.
They get into a store and Nami took some of her favorites and went by to try them on.
Robin come up to Zoro.
"Care to explain what was that all about..?" Robin ask with a serious tone and arms crossed,
"I know....i know...i said some things that i shouldn't have suppose to say, but why does she always have to come up with that stupid debt of hers..?" Zoro says trying to reason with Robin,
"You know she do that to
everyone..! Right..?" Robin ask trying to convince Zoro,
"That is the problem, Robin...
Earlier i saw her doing that same tactic to Chopper..!
I mean...To Chopper..?
Is she that heartless to pull something like that on Chopper..?
I saw him crying and later asked me for some money to pay her.." Zoro says getting a little pissed,
"Zoro, I'm sure wasn't serious with Chopper... she must be just messing with him.i know you're going through some hard times...!
And it might've projected on Nami,
but please don't get mad like that..!
It's kinda--" Robin says while looking down and sad.
Zoro snapped and realized he made her worry so much. With regret in his eyes, He hugged her gently and comfort her.
"I'm soo sorry, Robin..!
I never meant to say that to her,
But all those things going in my head,
I....just snapped..." Zoro says hugging her to his heart,
"Yeah... i understand,
But you know our crew sometimes do silly and annoying things everyday.
We both always been able to stay calm and keep our cool,Everytime.
Try doing that,I'll talk to Nami later, Okay..?" Robin says enjoying a comfortable hug from Zoro,
"Sure..!" Zoro says kissing her top head,
They both smiled with relief and broke their hug coz Nami could walk out of the dressing room any minute now.
They finish their shopping and exit the store.
Zoro walked in the wrong direction which make Robin laugh a little.
"Sunny's that way Zoro..!" Robin says with a giggle,
"Tch..Yeah...Yeah..." Zoro says wuth an embarrassed look,
Zoro rub his head embarrassed and Robin Chuckled but Nami stayed quiet looking at Zoro.The trio walked to The Sunny and the rest of the crew come back a little later.
Sanji danced with hearts in his eyes seeing Nami and Robin.
He noticed Nami's Sad face and got Furious knowing Zoro's the one companying them.
"You damn MossHead..!
What did you do to my Nami-swaan..?
I will never forgive you,Basted..!" Sanji yelled with fire on his leg attacking Zoro to which Zoro blocked with his sword.
Zoro get's really annoyed and angry at Sanji, prepared to attack him back.
"Enough....Stop you two..!" Nami yelled which makes Sanji drop his fighting posture.
But Zoro was still Furious at Sanji for always accusing him for stupid reasons.
He got Furious all of a sudden,
"Enmnnnmaaaaaaa" Zoro says completely catching Sanji off guard,
A devastating Dark purple aura unleashed from his sword covering his whole body making the ground shake and turned the sky little purplish.
Everyone shaked unbalanced and Usopp and Chopper freaked out yelling and screaming in fear.
Zoro puts more Haki into The Sword,
Creating more powerful aura and Shockwaves that stumble the sea.
Haki unleashing from his body through The Enma, shatter everywhere like lightning.
"I've had enough of your stupidity Sanji..! Why don't we settle this once and for all..?" Zoro says anger clouding his eye,
"THAT IS ENOUGH..!" Luffy yelled unleashing his Conqueror Haki, fusing with Zoro's Haki to counter and neutralize it,
Zoro snapped out of his anger and cool off The Enma..He sighed..
"What were you thinking, Zoro..?
Are you trying to kill Sanji.?
That is the same kinda power you used to nearly kill Kaido...
Remember..?" Luffy yelled in disappointment glaring at Zoro,
Zoro looked down breathing heavy.
Then he looked at Sanji who's little shocked by what just happened.
"I'm....I'm sorry, Sanji...
i wasn't in my right mind.
i.....Don't know what came over me,
Please everyone...Forgive me.." Zoro says with a regretful tone,
The whole crew went dead silent looking at Zoro.Most of them looked worried of what Zoro's going through.
Nami started shedding tears in silent, biting her lips. She looked at Zoro standing there face down with closed eyes. Nani walked up to him and
hugged him, kinda surprising everyone.
For a moment the crew was shocked.
Normally Sanji would be Furious but given the situation, he understands they both needed a moment.
"I'm sorry, Zoro...!
I'm sooooo......Sorry..! I was soo selfish and didn't even consider what you've been going through,
I shouldn't have said that to you and i shouldn't have treated you like the way before....Please, forgive me..!" Nami says crying on Zoro's shoulder...
"Naaami...!" Usopp whispers with a low toned voice.
Zoro stand still like before not reacting.
Then he broke her hug and
pushed her a little away gently.
"Zoro...!" Nami says still crying, looking at Zoro,
Zoro Sheathed his Swords and just walked pass them, saying nothing.
Everyone called out his name but he didn't respond...
"Zoro.....Zoro....Wait....Hey Zoro...." The crew tried to call Zoro but he just ignored them, walking away.
Zoro walked to the ropes, climb up to get to the nest and closed the door behind.
Nami stand sobbing while Robin and Luffy comforted her.
Luffy asks Robin to take her to their Room and Asked the crew to not disturb Zoro.
"Something is seriously up..
I know him well enough to say that he don't call me by my name like that." Sanji says lighting up a cigarette.
"Yeah, i noticed that too.
And Out of all of us,
He's the last person to seriously attack a fellow crewmate.That is what worries me the most." Luffy says on hand on his hat.
Robin brings Nami to the room and
cooled her down, put her in the bed and sat beside her until she falls asleep.
Then Robin walked out of the Room, climb up the ropes to the nest.
She opened the door to see Zoro sitting down on the ground laying his head in the couch,looking at the ceiling.
She instantly ran over to him and hugged him like never before.
Zoro hate himself for putting her through all of this, making her and the crew worry.
Zoro can't say a word or defend his actions coz he don't wants to.
Robin just kissed his forehead.
"Zoro...Please pull yourself together.
You're strong. Don't lose yourself,
The battle inside your head is intense and it's taking a tole on you more than you think.
Don't go making any wrong decisions.
This crew needs you, I need you...
I can't lose you now or ever.
So please, Fight back and come back to me. I'll be by your side, all the way till the end holding on you." Robin says with a heartfelt tone,
Zoro layed in her arms.
Robin pat his head to comfort him.
Zoro whipped little tears on his eye and nodded his head making a decision.
"I know what i should do now, Robin..." Zoro says with a sad smile,
Robin looked at him confused with tears flowing through her eyes,
Zoro gently whip her tears and kissed her forehead followed by a warm hug.
"Thank you for everything, Robin...!
I don't know how insane i would've got if you were there with me..
And I'm soo Sorry for worrying you,
But i need to clear my mind,
On my own...You'r eyes are all red,
Go get some sleep and
look after Nami.
When she wakes up,she need you more than myself." Zoro says placing his forehead on her's.
"But zoro....i..." Robin says getting a bit worried by his words,
"I know you're worried about me.
you also know that i can pull it off.
But I'm not sure about Nami.
I've hurt her too much that she might need someone to be by her side.
Please Be there for here, Robin..!"
Zoro says to which Robin smiled
a little while sobbing.
"Even now, You care about us
more than yourself..!
That is the one of the many reasons,
I have fallen in Love with you,Zoro..!
There are so many times,
You saved my life, putting your life on line when i have no desire to live.
But when i said 'I want to live',
I realized The Family I've been dreaming for all those years is here,
After we left Enies Lobby,
i realize i can leave the years of pain behind me, All those horrible memories of my past behind me,
If I'm with you.
I want to spend the rest my life with you...till i die.....
I Love You, Zoro..!" Robin says with a genuine smile,
She kissed him on his lips to which Zoro kissed her back holding her tight.
Followed by a heart warming hug which gives a peaceful mind for both of them. They broke the hug as Robin had to leave so she can look after Nami.
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It is midnight around 1'o clock.
Nami woke up next to Robin holding her hand, sitting under the bed, Sleeping. Nami smiled at Robin and wrapped a blanket around her.
She get's off from the bed and
exit the room.
Then she climb the ropes to get to the nest to have a talk with Zoro as to patch things up between them.
She took a deep breath and
entered the room calling....
"Zoro..!" Nami calls with a nervous tone
"......."
"Hey Zoro, you there..!" Nami calls with caution,
"......"
"You're still mad at me..?
Come on, Zoro...! I'm Sorry..!
I just wanna talk to you..!" Nami says with a sigh,
"....."
Nami looked around but no one's there.
She got confused then thought,
"Maybe he went by to the kitchen to get some Sake. That is the Zoro i know... Well when he get's back,
I should share some with him." Nami says with a smile,
But not from the kitchen,
She saw a man in complete black outfit,
Full on stealth mode exit the Men's Room.
The moonlight falls on his face to reveal his face.
"Zoro..?
Since when did he started staying at Men's room..? But why is he wearing a combat outfit like he's going somewhere..?" Nami thought to herself.
Zoro started walking and about to leave the ship which put a suspicious look on Nami.
"ZORO...! Hey Zoro..! Wait..." Nami yelled calling out Zoro,
Zoro paused at his pace recognizing his fellow Crewmate's voice.
"Where are you going, at this hour..?" Nami ask with a confused look,
"......"
"Hey..! Can you hear me..?" Nami says getting suspicious that Zoro is onto something,
Zoro turned towards her with a serious look on his face.
"Nami..!" Zoro calls with a low, deep voice only he can hear.
"Hey i know you're still mad at me,
Let me make it up to you..
But why are you dressed like that..?
Are you going for a moon stroll or something..?" Nami ask looking around if he got any company, mostly Robin,
"Nami..!
I'm sorry about what happened earlier, And I'm sorry about
what's going to happen now.
I truely wish i could continue my journey with all of you but i can't...
If i do, I'll never forgive myself for letting him die.." Zoro says with a regretful tone,
"Zoro..!
What the hell are you talking about..?
Letting who die...? What do you mean you can't continue your journey with us..? What's going on with you..?" Nami ask with a concerned look,
"........" Zoro remained silent just looking at Zoro,
"Well, whatever it is,
We can talk it over, Come on in..!" Nami says gesturing Zoro to come to the crow's nest,
"Tell everyone i am sorry...
And not to come looking for me.
This is where we part our own ways.
This is the end of my road as a Straw Hat Pirate.I truely wish i could be there for Luffy, by his side when he Became The King Of The Pirates.
But i can't stay here anymore..
This is Goodbye." Zoro says with a sad look,
"Wait....Zoro....NOO..!
What are you doing..?
You can't just--- Leave is.." Nami says getting so much worried,
Zoro ended the conversation and jumped out of the ship..
Nami ran towards him But by the time she reach the exit, He's long gone out of her sight.
Nami stand there with a shocked look, tears rolling on her eyes, moonlight reflecting her silky smooth skin and the breeze blowing her orange hair.
Nami with tears rolling down her cheeks whispers with a soft tone....
"ZOROHHHHHHH..!"
To be continued.....
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Man this chapter took a tole on me...🤯
Sorry if you guys feel this chapter is freakn long...
But for my defense...
I actually cut down so many dialogues and intresting moments between
ZoroXNami,
ZoroXChopper,
RobinXChopper,
And some funny convo between
LuffyXUsoppXChopper.
just coz it's already this long. 😅
So, tell me how i did with this chapter and hit the star 😘.
Or Is this a shitty story that I'm the only one finding it quite amazing.?😅