The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 48

"Great veiw from this thing, huh?" Zoro asked me and I smiled, "You're telling me. It's beautiful." I mused in awe. We were riding up the ropeway, and I was standing by the edge in between Zoro and Usopp while enjoying the veiw as the wind blew my blue hair around my face. It was us, Usopp, Vivi, Dalton, and a bunch of villagers who refused to stay behind. I glanced behind me to see Dalton knelt down, panting, and still weak from his injuries. Vivi was stand beside him with a worried expression. 

Usopp pointed at the guy who was moving us towards the castle, "You! You gotta peddle faster!" Usopp reasoned as Vivi had her hands on Dalton's arm, "Dalton, please just relax." she said softly as Dalton seemed to zone out, a far away look in his eyes. He blinked and snapped, "To hell with status! To hell with the king!" he suddenly shouted, making me jump in surprise, "You don't have to shout." I said calmly and Dalton looked at me, "Don't worry, Dalton, Wapol will not win today. You have my word." I said in a soft tone and smiled at Dalton.

A few minutes passed, and Dalton coughed up blood, making him collapse on the ground, "Dalton!" Vivi shouted, "Someone, help me lift him!" my sister pleaded before focusing on Dalton again, "Dalton, can you hear me?! Dalton?! Say something please! You can't die! You just can't! Dalton! Please!" Vivi cried.

"Dalton groaned as he slowly tried to sit up, "I'm okay. I won't die, I can't. Not until I've put an end to Wapol and what he's done to this country!" He exclaimed. There was a moment of silence as we all watched Dalton before he spoke again, "I'll show them what happens to a country that doesn't have a heart!" he growled as he reached into his coat. He pulled out a string of dynamite, "Dynamite? What the hell are you planning exactly?!" I demanded.

Dalton looked at me before speaking, "Listen up, everyone. Once we arrive, take cover, because once I'm inside, there will be explosions." he explained. I rushed over to him, "Are you out of your damn mind?! You can't be serious about this!" I exclaimed. Dalton looked at me, "But I am." he said without blinking. I shook my head and took a few steps back, "This is insane, Dalton." I stated and he nodded, "I know, but I have to make sure this ends here." he explained.

I didn't argue as I returned to Zoro's side and laid my head on his shoulder as silence coated the cart we were in. Suddenly, a man pointed towards the mountain, "Look! There's something going on, on top of the castle!" he shouted. I followed his finger and grinned, "Dalton, you might not need that Dynamite after all." I remarked as we watched Luffy battle with Wapol on the castle.

Dalton let out a gasp as Luffy sent Wapol flying into the air with his Gum Gum Bazooka, "It's over." I said softly with a smile as Luffy stood proudly on top of the castle. I could barely see Shae's red hair as she climbed to the top, injured, and pulled Luffy down into a tight hug, her arms wrapped tightly around his neck, "She must've been so worried about him." Vivi remarked softly and I nodded, "I bet she was." I agreed.

We reached the top and unloaded from the cart. Usopp, Zoro, and I walked up the stairs to the roof. As we emerged, Usopp was hiding behind Zoro, "Hey?! What the hell are you doing?" Zoro demanded, "Uh...just watching you back." Usopp lied and I scoffed, "Hiding behind his back is more like it." I remarked.

"Why did you even come if you're so scared?!" Zoro snapped as he tried to push Usopp off, "Me, scared? D-don't be ridiculous! I always laugh at the face of danger!" He stuttered. We heard screaming and looked up to see Luffy jump from the top of the castle, "Well, this won't end well." I said dodged out of the way as Luffy crashed down on Zoro and Usopp.