The Princess's Swordsman

The Children in Town, And a Surprise

Chapter 19

Zoro had spent several more months at the palace. Soon, the kingdom was back to the way it had been, only this time there was something different. What made it different? Several things really.

The news of Pratus's death spread throughout not only King James's kingdom, but Pratus's Kingdom as well. As you could imagine, his kingdom had never been happier. He was the worst king they ever had, so the news he was dead made them so happy that they were at the point of making it a holiday!

The villain's death was not the only news, but the man who saved them from his rule was another well discussed topic. Word of a strange green haired youth who carried upon his side, three swords. His name was Zoro. And he was every little boy's hero, and every little girl's dream.

In addition, Pratus's kingdom had no king now. And everyone thought it best to be ruled over by a good, loving king. So Pratus's ex-kingdom (HA! ex-kingdom XD) and the kingdom of King James became one and the land increased greatly. They were shown true kindness and freedom. Something they had not seen among men in many years.

But the thing everyone loved most, was their new Princess. To Pratus's old kingdom she was their new Princess, but to James's kingdom she was like a whole new person. And everyone knew why.

She was now... a woman in love. And her lover loved her. People who worked in the palace would see them together, smiling and laughing, walking and talking. This gave them a warm fuzzy feeling inside to see their Princess so happy once again, (hear that Oda?). Zoro and Robin would also go into town together when Zoro needed something, (having to do with his swords). The moment they got there they were surrounded by the children from town. Robin was happy to see them and smiled and played with them. All Zoro had to do was sit still and all the kids did was climb all over him. Some kids were in his lap, some little girls were playing with his exotic green hair, and some of the boys had their own swords, (made of wood of course) and were showing off their "skills" to the swordsman.

After a wide of staying silent Zoro pulled the kids off of him and stood up tall. He was like a giant to them. His face was dark. His arms were crossed over his chest. And they all looked up at him with almost frightened expressions. Robin was a few feet away with some of the little girls. She looked at him confused. There was a pause. Then his deep voice could be heard saying,

"You're all doing it wrong."

"Huh?" all the kids said at the same time, tilting their heads to one side.

"I said... You're doing it wrong." He stepped foreword. Each step he took was deep and it seemed to shake the ground. He then approached one boy with brown hair and a wooden sword in his left hand. He swallowed hard as Zoro's shadow loomed over him. Zoro grabbed the boys shoulder and turned him around, "Keep one leg back," he said tapping the boys small foot with the end of his boot lightly. The boy moved his leg back, "Now hold the sword with both hands, and hold it up." The boy tried but not the way Zoro was expecting, "No. Like this, watch me..." He unsheathed one sword. The sun was behind him, making him look more like a superhero than ever! Every eye widened. The boy nodded and did as Zoro had done. The other boys did the same. Zoro did some other stances and they followed close behind.

At the end of the day, Zoro had taught them a whole routine! Robin watched the whole time, even the girls had joined the fun. But Robin and Zoro had to leave and the parents had called their children back. As they left they called, "Good-bye Princess! Good-bye Zoro-sensei!" The two waved back smiling joyfully.

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As the swordsman and the Princess road on horseback to the palace, Robin had not paid much attention to where they were going until she realized they were taking WAY to long to get back. She looked around, "Zoro, where are we?" He didn't reply,
Zoro?" He suddenly got off his horse and took both his reins and her reins in his hand, guiding both horses. After awhile she couldn't help but ask, "Zoro where are you-" she stopped. Her eyes widened at the sight before her... It was the beach. The same beach were they met Shanks and sailed on the very first cruise ship in the world!

"Zoro..." He smirked at her.

"Come on." She got off her horse as he tied the reins to a tree. She took off her little shoes once they reached the sand. About half way out Zoro stopped them. She gazed up at him confused, "Zoro now what are you-" She was interrupted by his lips against hers. She put her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. When they parted he looked her deep in the eye.

"I love you more than anything in this world. You're the kindest person I've ever met. No one has ever treated me they way you do. And I know I'm just a swordsman and you're a Princess but still, I want nothing more than to be with you for the rest of my life. And I know you feel the exact same way. So..." He got down on one knee before her. He held her hand with his right and with his left he pulled out something from a pocket. Robin's eyes widened and began to shake as her heartbeat quickened. In his hand was a tiny shinny object... in the shape... of a ring. They both stared at it for a while. His own eyes began to shake as sweat dripped from his brow. He was so nervous. He looked up at her with compassion in is green sparkling eyes.

"Princess Olvia... Will you marry me?" Her eyes became even wider and shook faster. A worried look appeared on his face as tears came to her eyes.

"Oh... Zoro..." there was a pause. A long, painful pause. Then she jumped into his arms, they fell on the sand together, "YES! Yes! Yes! Yes!" She kissed him tenderly.

"I love you Robin," he whispered into here hair.

"I love you too... Roranora Zoro..."

A/N: Yeah, sorry if that last part seemed a little cheesy to you and all. I was tired when I wrote it okay? Oh, and sorry if that beginning part was a little weird, I'm reading Beowulf so I got that style of reading and literature in my brain! XD Anywho, I hoped you enjoyed the show. Almost done with this fanfic! NOOOO!!!