The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 47

"That's right...you're right." Vivi said softly, "Thanks a lot. You're full of wisdom, Usopp." she said. We both looked at Zoro as he began poking Usopp in the forehead, "No, he's full of crap! He's just afraid to go up that mountain!" Zoro explained and I laughed at the looks on Zoro's and Usopp's faces as my sister sweatdropped.

"But I heard that there were things like yetis and huge, man-eating bunnies up there! I don't wanna gert eaten!" Usopp protested as Zoro kept poking him, "Then say so from the start, ya coward! " Zoro remarked. Vivi gave me a deadpanned look, "Seriously?" she asked in exsaperation as the door behind us opened, "Hey, it's Dalton!" Usopp stated. Vivi turned with a relieved smile, "Thank goodness!" she exclaimed.

"Will someone tell us who this guy is?!" I demanded as the man walked over beside us and fell to his knees as I crossed my arms over my chest, "Wait, I recognize him..." I mused as I stared at the guy, lost in thought. A villager ran out, following Dalton, "Dalton! Listen to reason!" the villager begged. Dalton looked at him with a serious face, "Get out of my way! We can't let Wapol retake the castle! We just can't!" he said, determination in his eyes.

Vivi's eyes widened, "Wait! You mean that's where you're headed? The castle?" Vivi asked as Usopp walked up beside her, "In your condition? Are you nuts?!" Usopp demanded. Dalton looked at them, "My country is far more important than my health! He cannot suceed! I will not let that happen! Not now, now ever! Wapol must parish!" Daton shouted. I walked up beside my twin, "He sounds like us. Makes me want to help him." I told her softly and Vivi nodded, "I know what you mean." she added softly.

"Then I will carry you up there." Usopp said and I raised a brow, "Usopp, are you sure that's wise? You can't carry him." I remarked. Usopp looked at me, "I can too!" he argued and I sighed as I stood back and watched Usopp struggle with carrying Dalton. After a few minutes, I looked at Zoro, "Zoro, carry Dalton, please." I said softly, giving Zoro my most beautiful smile. Zoro blushed a deep red and looked at Dalton with a sigh, "Oh fine!" he grumbled and walked over.

He lifted Dalton up with one hand as I smiled and walked over beside him. I stood on the tips of my toes and kissed his cheek, "Thank you." I said and Zoro smirked at me with pink cheeks as he leaned close to my ear, "I better get something more out of this." he whispered and my face went as red as Shae's hair from embarrassment. I smacked his chest, "Oh shut up!" I snapped, making Zoro laugh.

He walked away with Usopp following as Usopp grumbled about how he could carry Dalton and Zoro just agreed to everything the sniper said, making me giggle. I looked at my twin who was smiling, "Come on. Lets join them." I said softly, holding my hand out to her. Vivi smiled at me and placed her hand in mine, then together, we chased after the men.

"Hey, wait! Hold up!" a villager shouted behind us, "There's an easier way up to the castle!" he called. We all four stopped and looked back at the villager, "Instead of walking, take the ropeway. It's on the outskirts of Gyasta." he informed us, "That's the name of the town the doctor was headed to! Remember?" Vivi asked Usopp. I shrugged, "We might as well check it out. I would take an easier way over climbing the mountain, any day." I remarked with a smile.