The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 36

I changed into a pair of pink short, shorts and a light blue tank top. I put my long blue hair up in a high ponytail and returned to Zoro, "I'm ready Zoro." I said with a smile. Zoro looked up and froze for a moment, his eyes roaming over me. I walked towards him with an amused smile on my face, "Focus, swordsman." I teased as I gave his chest a gentle push with my index finger. Zoro blinked before smirking, "Let's see if you can survive the way I train." he teased.

Training with Zoro was harder than I expected. All his training techniques were extrememly hard, and it didn't help that he was also a tough teacher. However, none of that swayed me; I ended up spending several hours just training with him, until I heard my sister yell, "Hey, everyone! Come quick!" Vivi shouted. I stopped and looked at Zoro, "That doesn't sound good." I gasped out, out of breath from training. Zoro nodded, "Let's go see." he said and we raced to the bottom deck together.

Nami was collapsed on the ground, "Nami!" I cried out as I dropped beside her. Vivi looked at me, "She has a high fever." Vivi explained as she helped Nami to her feet and walked away with her. I stood watching them go as Zoro walked up beside me, "I hope she will be okay." I said softly, a tinge of worry in my tone.

Zoro nodded, "Me too. Come on, we need to keep an eye on our course until everyone comes back up." he said and we walked away. As we waited for an update, Zoro was lifting weights while sitting on the railing of the ship. I sat beside him, watching him and our course, "No change in our course." Zoro murmured to himself as we continued to wait.

After a few minutes, I heard a light gasp and Nami stormed over, "What the hell have you guys been watching all this time?!" Nami asked. I looked at her, "Nami, you don't look good. You need to lay down." I said but she shook her head, "No, Evie! there isn't time." she said and sighed, "You should go speak with Vivi in the cabin. There's something for you to see." she said.

I tilted my head and looked at Zoro, "I'll be right back." I said and headed to the cabin where I saw Vivi crying into a paper, "Vivi?" I asked and she looked at me, "Evie, it's awful." she whimpered out as I raced to her side.

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I gasped, "If we don't get home soon, we won't have a home to return to." I whimpered as I grabbed on to my twin and hugged her tightly. Vivi held me back, "I know, Evie. I cannot believe how bad its gotten since we left." she whispered. We suddenly heard Zoro's voice, "Hey! Get your butts out here! Right now!" he called. I followed Luffy, Shae, Usopp, and Sanji out onto the deck, "What do you want?" Usopp asked curiously.

 "Ya know, I find it hard to get motivated when you're giving the orders." Sanji grumbled as I stopped beside him. I reached up and smacked him in his shoulder, "Sanji, stop it." I scowled as Zoro rolled his eyes and growled at Sanji, "Shut up and get moving. Take the seat and catch the portside wind!" he ordered.

Sanji looked at Nami who was watching the sea, "Nami, what's up? It's a perfect day! The sun is shining, the waves are quiet..." he trailed off as Nami answered him, "The wind. There's a powerful wind and it's heading right this way." she was explaining. I glanced over and watched Luffy walked up to Nami and feel her head, "Luffy?" Nami asked.