The Swordsman's Cat ( Zoro X Reader)

Chapter 5 : Memory Lane

Chapter 5 : Memory Lane

You had jumped off the bar counter and onto one of the tables in the bar, staring out the window, into the distance, even though your father's silhouette had been long gone you stood still.

Your heart started hurting knowing your father would not be around you and that he would be taking part in a war.

Shakky walked up to you and started to console you, she started patting your head, "You were always close with your father.. I guess even with amnesia, you both are still inseparable."

'I guess when it comes to family, I'm still a big softie. But after spending time with him, I can't help but feel that he is just lonely..Like I was,' You didn't move from your spot, just thinking about Mihawk and how you have grown attached to him in such a short time.

He would do anything to see the ones he loves happy,healthy and safe. What you saw was that he was a doting father, stern in certain aspects but all for your well being.

Your previous father and mother had passed on when you were younger, you were the eldest and had taken on the role to care for your younger brother. Over time, your sibling had gotten married and moved on with his life.

It was a bittersweet moment, but you knew that that was how life works. So to be able to have the opportunity to cook and spend quality time with Mihawk had brought back the feelings you had longed for.

'Maybe that was what I was missing in my old life..A proper family to spend time with,' You thought to yourself.

"Neh,neh, Gatita-chan, how about we take a look at some old photos? Maybe that would help you feel better and jog some memories?" Shakky had walked back to the counter and started whipping down the glasses while talking to you.

Your ears twitched up and you turned away from the window to look at your grandma,'No way! Maybe there's a photo of a young Mihawk!'

You quickly and happily jumped back to the counter and there was an animated pink cloud behind you with yellow stars surrounding you.

'Where's the black mail materials!' you tried asking your grandma but she just looked at you with a small amused smile at how fast your reaction had changed.

Shakky walked away, " Stay there for a moment Gatita-chan, I'll be right back," She went up to what you assumed was to grab the photo albums.

'I can't wait! I can't wait!,' You started wagging your fluffy tail. The clock ticking only made time pass by more slowly.

'I wonder where Rayleigh is right now? If Daddy is on the way to Marineford, that would mean that..Luffy and his crew would be on their way here! Omg Omg, does that mean I will get to see the crew when they're here?!' Your tail starts wagging even faster than before.

'Maybe I can ask for their autograph! That would be an actual dream come true! Ah but I need to turn back into my human form first.'

Your thoughts were cut off when Shakky came back with piles and piles of photo albums in her hands, almost reaching to the ceiling.

" Here you go Gatito-chan! I think this is about all of it! This should keep you occupied for a while!" She smiled while her cigarette was still intact in her mouth.

A sweatdrop formed on your head, ' That is going to take me about the whole day to look through..'

Your grandmother started placing the books on the bar counter and left one book first in front of you, " Feel free to look through them alright, once you're done, just meow my way and I'll help you bring down the next one. I'll be over there, helping you unpack some of your belongings. "