The Princess and The Swordsman (ZoroxOC)

Chapter 65

"He's polite, helpful, and gracious, the polar opposite of Luffy." Usopp chimed in, "One only cares about stuffing his face. There's no way these two can be brothers!" Nami observed, "And the other only cares about his brother." Zoro added, "I wish I had a brother like that!" Chopper said, "Brother? I wish I had a wonderful captain like that." Sanji remarked, "Sanji!" Vivi scowled at the cook. Luffy grinned at Ace, "See! I told you they were interesting." Luffy said and laughed. Zoro glanced towards the sea and we saw Baroque Works ships, "Baroque Works!" Vivi cried, "Those are the billions' ships!" I added as I reached for my sword.

"Those guys again?" Luffy asked. I felt a hand cover mine and looked over to see Ace. He offered me a smile, "Put your sword away." he advised in a soft voice, earning a glare from Zoro. I did as he said and released my sword as Ace approached his younger brother, "Luffy," he said and Luffy glanced at him, "Leave it to me, I'll handle them." he said before jumping off the ship. I ran to the edge and peered over, seeing Ace on a boat attached to the ship, as he sailed towards the billions' ships.

"He's going by himself?" I asked, "And in that dinky boat, too." Usopp remarked. Zoro walked up beside me as the others followed, curious to see what Ace would do alone, "I hope he will be okay." Shae said softly, from beside Luffy, who grinned at her, "He will be fine, Red." Luffy assured her and Shae smiled at him. I nodded, "I can't help but worry as well. He is facing them all alone." I remarked. Zoro waved me off, "I wouldn't worry about him if I were you. They don't let just anyone become the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates." Zoro informed us. My eyes widened, "A commander? For someone so young? That's impressive." I admitted as we watched Ace.

As soon as Ace was close enough, he jumped into the air, "He jumped!" I exclaimed. Ace fell towards the ships and turned half his body into fire as he landed on his boat behind the ship. His right fist turned into fire as he aimed it right at the ships, sending fire towards the ships, "Fire Fist!" Ace shouted. His fire decimated every ship on the sea except the Merry, as I stared in awe at the power Ace held, "Incredible..." I breathed as Shae and Luffy laughed happily, "He roasted them!" Usopp shouted.

Ace returned to the ship as Sanji retrieved the alcohol so we could all celebrate Ace's impressive win against the Baroque Works Billions. Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy cheered, "Wait! Who said I was joining your crew?" Ace demanded as Shae sat beside him and giggled, "Don't worry, Ace. You can't take anything they say seriously when they get all goofy while drinking." she assured him. I sat beside Zoro, "What a day it's been, and this was only our first stop." I remarked with a smile.

Zoro looked at me and smirked, "I'll say. How does it feel, being back home?" Zoro asked and I smiled as I looked towards our friends as they looked at the map, "It's different, but nice. I've really missed it." I admitted and looked at Zoro again, "But, at the same time, I had so much fun with all of you. I kinda don't want it to end." I admitted, smiling. Zoro leaned over and kissed me gently, "I don't either, Evie." he admitted and I smiled.