The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 59

" Commoners wouldn't wear this." I heard my twin protest as Sanji blushed, "But aren't dancers common?" He asked and I facepalmed, "Really Sanji?" I asked in exasperation, " For crying out loud, we're crossing a desert!" Shae exclaimed and groaned at the idiot cook. I walked over beside my twin, "We did put him in charge of the clothes." I pointed out as my sister groaned, "Don't remind me, Evie. I already regret it." she mumbled and I smiled at her, "It isn't too bad, Vivi." I assured her with a smile and she gave me a small smile in return.

"Yeah, it's just the perfume. Chopper can't stand it." Sanji was explaining, "Perfume?" Nami asked and I nodded, "Oh, yeah. He has a sensitive nose." I said softly. Nami sniffed her, "This stuff?" she asked and Vivi looked at her, "Some of it does have a really strong smell." Vivi agreed. Nami smirked and sprayed more on, causing Chopper to cover his nose in tears

"You smell just like an angel in a field of fresh flowers!" Sanji swooned, "You're an idiot." Zoro insulted making me laugh at Sanji's reaction, "At any rate." Usopp said, changing the subject, "At least we've managed to gather all the supplies that we're gonna need to cross the desert." Usopp explained as we all nodded.

"This oasis...you guys said it's called Yuba, right?" Shae asked. Vivi and I looked at Shae and Nami, "Yes, that is correct. But first we'll have to travel through the desert." Vivi said. I looked down, "That trip...will most likely be a lot more difficult than any of you can even begin to imagine." I said and looked at Zoro, "There's no telling what might happen out there. One wrong step at any moment in a desert land like this one, and there's no guarantee that we'll all survive." I said. Zoro was watching me with a blank expression, but his eyes told me not to worry.

"I'm still reluctant about asking you to follow us into such a dangerous place. But more then anything, we want to bring back peace to Alabasta Kingdom." My sister explained, "So I guess...I guess we don't really have a choice but to ask. Help us! Please help us bring peace back to our home." I said as I looked at everyone. Vivi swallowed, "Please help." she added more quietly.

Shae smiled at us, "Well, you finally said it." she said. Nami gave us a thumbs up, "It's about time." she remarked with a smile as Zoro stood up, smiling at us, "There's no telling what might happen on the sea, either. We're used to it. Am I right?" Sanji asked. Zoro looked at me, "Yeah, it'll be just like any other day. We will be fine." he assured me as I blushed and smiled at him.

"I can't wait to see the desert." Chopper remarked, "Okay, you guys! Are you all ready to head out for Yuba?" Usopp asked, and everyone cheered. Vivi and I smiled at each other and I hugged her happily, "Thank, you guys." I said smiling and Shae laughed, "But first, we need to find Luffy." she giggled as everyone groaned. We packed up and headed into town to look for Luffy. As we searched, I noticed a young man with no shirt, black hair, orange hat, and black cargo shorts talking to a fruit seller, "No thanks. I have no interest in living for that long. Just living today is enough." he said and walked away, passing me up along the way.