The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 58

Once we got everyone's attention, I spoke, "A little Northwest of the city we are in now is an Oasis called Yuba. That's where the rebel army is based at the moment. Vivi would like to go there first in order to head off the rebellion. But in order to get to Yuba, we're going to have to cross throught the desert first." I explained and Vivi nodded, "We'll need all the necessary supplies to make it. We can find everything we need easily here in this town." Vivi added.

"But if Mr. 3 is out there somewhere waiting for us..." I began, but Sanji cut me off, "If that guy's the only obstacle, we shouldn't have a problem." Sanji said and thrusted his thumb towards himself, "He's never seen my face before." Sanji added, "Yeah, you really haven't run into many of the Baroque Works agents so far." Shae realized. Zoro smirked, "There's someone else, too." Zoro added.

"That's right! Chopper!" Nami realized. Sanji grinned, "That'll be perfect. We're going to have a lot to carry. That alright?" Sanji asked Chopper, who nodded, "Yeah. I got it." he agreed. Usopp stepped forward, "Are you sure you'll be okay?" Usopped asked. Chopper looked at him, "Yeah, I'm sure. I want to do whatever I can to help out." he confirmed with a smile, "I should blend in fine like this, shouldn't I?" he asked, transforming into his reindeer form.

"Alright! Now that's what I call a brave reindeer." Usopp complimented. Vivi and I smiled at Chopper and Sanji, "We really appreciate your help." she said, "Just leave it to us." Sanji remarked, "I made a list of everything we need." Vivi added. I stepped up to Sanji, "Also, we'll need some clothes, too, so we won't stand out." I explained. Nami grinned, "And perfume too?" Nami asked as I facepalmed, "We don't need that stuff, Nami." I groaned.

"Of course, Nami." Sanji swooned and I rolled my eyes, "And food and water." Zoro added, "Keep an eye for Luffy for me, please." Shae added, worry on her face. Nami sighed, "Damn it... Where could that idiot have run off to now?" Nami grumbled as I sat down and leaned against the wall behind me and waited on Sanji.

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"Wow! This is beautiful!" Nami gushed as she and Shae seemed to enjoy what they were wearing, "Oh yeah, I love it!" Shae agreed as she looked at her red outfit. I looked down at my green dancer's outfit, "This isn't exactly what I had in mind." I said uncertainly as I met Zoro's eyes. Zoro walked over by me and smirked, "I don't know, I like it on you." he said, his voice low. I blushed and smirked, "Oh do you now?" I teased as Zoro chuckled, leaning closer, "I do. It shows off your figure nicely." he said.

"Uh, well, I know I asked you to pick out some clothes for us, but these were meant for dancer girls." Vivi said in embarrassment. Sanji swooned over Vivi, Shae, and Nami, but when he tried to swoon over me, Zoro gave him a death glare, "Back off, cook." he growled as he stepped between us. Sanji glared back, "Make me, moss head." he snapped and Nami sprayed some perfume on herself, catching Sanji's attention.

Sanji danced over and swooned over Nami again as I chuckled and slid my hand in Zoro's. He immediately relaxed and smiled at me as I gave his hand a gentle squeeze, "Calm down, Zoro." I said softly and smirked, "No need to get jealous." I teased him, playfully.