The Princess's Swordsman

Waking Up

Chapter 18

A/N: This is gonna be a short chapter so heads up! And enjoy the show...

The whole kingdom was bussing about how a young lad with strange green hair defeated King Pratus and saved BOTH kingdoms, and their Princess! The story spread quickly. It even reached the shore line, where it traveled on ships and was told by everyone. Shanks himself was told the news. He sat back in his chair and smiled, "I told him so." Everyone considered the mysterious swordsman a hero. Though no one knew who he really was, or where he had come from. But they knew he was a true blessing.

Where was the swordsman now? He was in a bed in the Palace of course! He had been resting in that bed for two full days now. Robin had hardly ever left his side. Only once had she did, and that was only because her father suggested she should eat and rest and that he would watch him.

But now the swordsman was showing signs of awakening. Robin stood to her feet and brushed her hand over his head. His eyes fluttered open. He gazed at her. He looked confused at first, to this is laughed.

"Good morning," he croaked.

"Zoro its the middle of the afternoon," she chuckled. He sat up and rubbed his head and yawned. She bent down to kiss his cheek, "Come on I bet you're hungry. You've been sleeping for two days." He put his clothes over his bandages and followed her to the dinning hall, "Hey Robin?"

"Hm?"

"Do you have any Sake?"

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After lunch he and Robin went out into the Garden so she could finally show him all her mother's beautiful flowers.

"They're almost as pretty as you," he commented.

"That's cheesy Zoro," she joked as he chuckled.

"Robin..." Before she could answer he grabbed her by the waist and kissed her head on. She wasn't shocked, she just went with it, (good for her). Eyes closed, he deepened the kiss, "Mm." Then, someone cleared their throat and they pulled their faces apart.

"Oh father." She tried to pull away from Zoro but he just kept his grip on her with his eyes glued to the king with a slight frown on his face.

"Um, sorry. I could come back." He was about to turn around and leave.

"No no. It's fine father. Just..." She tried wiggling out, "Zoro, let go."

"I don't wanna," he pouted.

"Zoro!" Reluctantly, he released her.

"Um..." King James began, "I just wanted to let you two know that dinner is ready and waiting. If... you two aren't already doing something, " he added.

"No, it's fine. Zoro I know you're hungry." Zoro nodded once. Robin went ahead and the swordsman was about to follow but as he passed the king stopped him, "Hm?"

"I never got to thank you properly Zoro. I was too blind to see through Pratus's scam. I am ashamed that he tricked me into putting you to death. And it almost worked! Still... you chose to save this kingdom from desolation. And on top of that... You made my daughter believe in love again."

"With all do respect sir... I'm the one who didn't believe in love. I thought I wasn't capable of feeling it. Let along giving it to anyone. But Robin showed me love. She was the first person to show me. I would never dream of leaving her side."

They headed to the Dinning hall, where Robin was waiting for them.

"You have Sake right?" the swordsman asked the King. King James laughed.

"Only the finest!" There was a pause, "May I ask you something swordsman?"

"Sure."

"Where did this... "Robin" come from?"

A/N: Well! This is great! Almost to the end of my tale but there are many to come. Hope you guys keep reading and enjoying the show!