Hey guys, so this is my first attempt at writing zosan fanfiction, I know it probably won't be very good, (cuz' it's my first time) but I hope you like it. Also, I don't do swearing, so all the places where there would be curse word there will be ****.

fantasy AU

summary: Zoro is a prince in the land of Kuraigana. One day, out during a hunting trip he gets separated from the group and meets an injured fae named Sanji.

I was a warm, sunny day in the land of Kuraigana. The prince grinned in excitement as he finished saddling up his horse. He placed his hand lightly on the hilt of his beloved white sword, Wado Ichimonji, in anticipation for the coming hunt. It wasn't often he was able to leave the palace due to growing turmoil with their neighboring country, Dressrosa. So, today was a great reprieve for Prince Zoro. He was beginning to go stir crazy being stuck in the castle 24/7.

"Come on Zoro! Let's goooo!" Shouted Luffy, the extremely hyperactive Captain of the Guard, as he flung his arm over Zoro's shoulders. " It's been forever since we last got to go out! Let's get some MEEEEAAAAT!"

Luffy bounced away toward his horse leaving a laughing Zoro in his wake.

"Yeah, let's get going!" he said as he mounted his horse. The rest of his party mounted their horses quickly and the group of 6 set out for their hunt. There harnesses glittered in the bright sunshine and they walked their horses through town toward the main gate.

"Zoro-Bro!" Came the voice of Franky, one of Zoro's most trusted knights, as he rode up beside Zoro's black horse, Midnight "This hunt is going to be SUPER!" he said, striking a pose on the back of his steed.

"Yeah, Franky definitely." Zoro agrees, flashing a smile.

"What do you think we're gonna get," asked Ace, another knight, as he rode up on the other side of Zoro. "A deer? maybe and Elk or a Boar!"

"I don't really care, as long as it's big and puts up a good fight." said Zoro with a laugh. "Oh, look there's the gates, let's go!" Zoro spurred his horse on, into a gallop as he burst through the gate ahead of the other 5 knights. Zoro laughed freely as his running horse made him feel like he was flying over the green grassy field just outside the main gate. In moments, Luffy caught up with him and it only took a single look between the 2, who had been best friends for year, to spur on their horses in a race to get to the forest first.

Zoro burst through the treeline and reined in his horse, looking around for his raven haired best friend, but for some reason he didn't see him, or Franky, or any of his knights for that matter. A smug smirk worked it's way to his face. He totally beat them, he leaned forward, rubbing his horses ebony fur as he showered him in praises. He looked around again, and shrugged.

"Eh, they'll catch up eventually." He turned and headed deeper into the forest, looking for his prey. After a short time, he caught onto the trail of a large boar. "Perfect." He mumbled to himself as he dismounted to follow the trail on foot. "Wait here." He whispered to Midnight. He unsheathed wado, as he moved silently through the undergrowth. Despite his large, muscular build, the years of training in the art of swordsmanship had left him light on his feet and very agile, barely making a sound as he moved over the forest floor.

He hears rustling and a grunt and freezes in his tracks as the large boar he had been tracking stepped out from behind a tree. A feral grin found its way to Zoro's face as he unsheathed his other 2 blades, Sandai Kitetsu and Shisui. Taking Wado ichimonji into his mouth, he launched himself forward straight at the large boar. He sliced right, nicking the beast's shoulder, is squealed and whirled around, retreating into the forest.

"Oh no you don't..." mumbled Zoro, around his blade as he swiftly chased after the beast. He followed the beast, attempting to keep it in his sight. At one point, he lost sight of the beast, it's trail disappearing as he crossed a river. again? wasn't that the third time? 'oh well.' he thought. 'if I keep going this way I should run into it again.'

After about half an hour of wandering around and passing the same tree, was it 3? maybe 4 times. He came to a big open clearing. with grass as high as his waist. Zoro's eyes widened in disbelief, a deep blue pond shimmered in the center of the clearing reflecting the fluffy white clouds, and the deep green grass was dotted with all types and colors of wildflowers. He looked around in awe, places like this only existed in storybooks and paintings. He sheathed his swords and took a hesitant step forward, worried that it was an illusion. The deep grass was plush under his boots as he walked further into the picturesque scene.

Suddenly, the spell was shattered and a feeling of disgust and dread welled up in his throat. There before his, previously obscured by the tall grass was a man, his clothes torn and bloodied and his thigh caught in a painful looking man made trap. Zoro took a tentative step closer, not sure if the man was alive or dead. He stepped closer to get a better look at him. He was slender and very pale, his skin almost glowing in the bright sunlight. His blond hair, though currently matted with blood in some places, was light and looked well taken care of. His ear were... slightly pointed? What? and that's when Zoro noticed the wings. They were a transparent blue color, with faint silvery whirls laced throughout and one looked crumpled beneath the blonde's slender body.

"A faerie..." Zoro breathed out in wonder.