Zoro coughed in his hand and, if you look close enough, his cheeks turned red. "Anyway.." His eyes wandered off away from the girl."Why did you steal from Nami? How did you manage to?" He asked.

"Well it's like this." She started "I was minding my own business and all of a sudden I spotted Barbie, over there, walking around with this huge sack of money and I figure I can buy a new sword that I've had my eye on for a while now. So after I get the thing, I went home and counted it, And the sword I wanted was one-hundred-thousand berries." she explained and pulled out the coveted item so bought with the stolen money.

Zoro smiled a little and pulled out Wado and crossed It with her's"How about a practice battle? I need all the practice I can get right now." He pulled off the other swords and threw them on the ground, Kana did the same. "We use one sword."

She frowned. "Don't go easy on me because I'm a girl. I can handle anything you can throw at me." Kana drew out her second sword. As did Zoro

"Fine, I won't go easy but only because you told me to." The battle started and there swords clashed together. Kana attempted to slash Zoro's leg as she did to Nami, but he blocked with the second sword. 'Maybe I should have went with one sword.' She broke free from his swords and tried to slash his stomach. With a quick reflexes he managed to dodge and take a harsh swing, cutting part of her bangs

All of a sudden, Kana vanished and an image of kuina emerged for a split second. His eyes got a little wide and he was frozen, only long enough for her to bring her sword down hard on his forehead, on its side so he wouldn't have a gash on his forehead. He managed to slash sideways and cut her side nearly open. She grinded her teeth in pain but continued to fight.

"Those two honestly act alike, they kinda act like siblings." Robin said, observing the intense battle of the marksmen. "But I will give her credit, no other person has made Zoro-san work at a battle like this."

It was true, Zoro was sweating and using all of his strengh. Unknown to the rest of the crew Kuina's spirit had been inhabiting the young girl since the day of her death, Kuina, now aged in spirit but because of Kana, her body was still only 14. Kana had been gifted, the price of allowing Kuina to live inside her, with her strengh, skill with swords, and partial looks, she resembled Kuina alot because of it.

"You-you're pretty strong to be 14, kid." Zoro claimed, This had all been a shock to him. "You're about as strong as one of my old friends, Kuina." He said.

"Thanks, you are too.. I've never had to work at a battle before." Both of there swords were crossed and they were pushing against each other, but they were going no where. Until she pushed as hard as she could and he lost his footing and fell over. When he looked up there was a sword hovering over his forehead. "You loose, again..." Kuina's voice emerged and the long purple hair turned blue. "Long time no see Zoro-kun.." Kuina smirked.

"Kuina... How can it be?" He was astonished to see her again but he looked around to see the rest of the crew had gone to eat lunch. He looked at her with a soft smile and pulled her into a hug,. to find out she was almost as tall as he was.

"I made a deal with Kana, If i can live in her body, I have to share almost everything with her." She explained as Zoro held her close..

"So does this mean that she..."

"I can only come out 2 times every 2 weeks so I'm not here to stay much.." She interrupted before he said it. A look of disappointment emerged. "Just be nice to Kana, there's no telling what she could do to me if you piss her off."

"Well you definitly gave her your skill with the sword.." he mumbled and released her from the hug. She just barely had to look up to see him.

"Is that why you have a red mark on your forehead?" She asked and smiled. The rest of Zoro's face turned red with embarrassment. Kuina giggled..

"How old are you, Kuina?" he asked

"14..."She replied

"How long have you been 14?" He needed to find out how old she really was, not how old her body was. She was hesitant to tell him. "How long have you been 14?" He repeated

"9 years..." She responded. "Mostly inside of Kana but for the first year in my older sister, Tashigi." His eyes went wide.

"I hate that woman. She gets on my last nerves." He said with extreme hate inside his voice

"Why?" She asked, this was all new to her. He met her sweet sister and yet he hates her? None of this made any sense to her.

"It's hard to explain. If we ever run into the navy you'll find out." He said, looking out into the deep blue deep within thought of what nearly happened a long time ago

Flashback

"Why can't I beat you?" Zoro was frustrated beyond belief. How could she have been him 2001 times in a row? She had sat down, this was the longest battle they had ever had and her feet were hurting

"It's ok, I have just had a few extra years of experience than you, but don't worry. You will surpass me one day anyway"

"How do you know?" This got him curious as to what made her go to this conclusion. She looked down at the soon to be breasts she was growing, and looked back up at him

"Just a hunch.. since boys are stronger than girls after a while.." he walked towards her and sat down next to her. She put her head on his shoulder..

"No matter what you say, you will be stronger than me because you have been doing this longer than me. I don't give a flip if you are a guy or a girl. You will be a great markswoman when you get older."

"You think so?" She asked looking up at him. Suddenly she took her head off his shoulder and leaned in closer, closing her eyes slowly and his were closing as well.

"Kuina! Time for dinner!" Her father yelled from there house and Kuina and Zoro both jumped back.

"Well.. See you tomorrow morning, bright and early."

End of flashback

"Zoro!" Kuina yelled. Zoro jumped a little, his elbow on the side of the ship and his eyes were closed and opened quickly

"What it is, Kuina?" He was wondering what was wrong.

"I have to go..." A sad face was shown."I miss you.. Zoro.."

When I see your smile
Tears roll down my face I can't replace

"I miss you to Kuina. I have kept Wado for you." He said handing her the sword, but she would take it.

And now that I'm strong I have figured out
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul

"Its yours. Keep Wado for me. I just can't stay for much longer.."

And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one
I will never let you fall

"Why won't Kana let you stay?" He asked furiously. It pissed him off that she couldnt even stay very long

I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all

"If it was her choice I would be able to stay as long as I wanted." She said. Tears run down her face. Having to leave Zoro behind as she was prisoner in someone elses body

Even if saving you sends me to heaven
It's okay. It's okay. It's okay

He hugged her tight. Those beautiful charcoal eyes full of tears killed him. He hated seeing his best friend cry, especially after all she's been through..

Seasons are changing
And waves are crashing

"Zoro-kun.. I don't want to go, Kana doesn't either. She's trying to keep me from it, I can feel it..."

And stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you I'll be the one

"Look, A falling star." Zoro pointed in the direction of the falling star. Kuina looked up and saw it. "Make a wish." They said in unison and closed their eyes.

' I wish I/she could stay as long as I/she wants.'they both had the same wish and opened their eyes.

I will never let you fall (let you fall)
I'll stand up with you forever

Zoro stood up and brought Kuina with him."How much longer can you stay?" Her hair was having a tint of purple. Kana was coming back but she didn't want to, none of the others did either. Unknowing what was going on around him. The crew was watching from the kitchen the whole time.

I'll be there for you through it all

Zoro hugged her as tight as he could, he felt his hard and muscular shoulder get a little damp. "Don't cry Kuina. We can see each other at least a little.."

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

"I know, but it's so hard to believe I finally found you again.. That night before we got separated..." She backed away a little but still in his arms. She leaned closer into him and their eyes closed..

Cuz you're my, you're my, my, my true love, my whole heart

..Their lips touched and for the first time ever, Zoro felt like he didn't have to worry so much and be so cold...

Please don't throw that away
Cuz I'm here for you
Please don't walk away and
Please tell me you'll stay whoa, stay whoa

She pulled away and stepped back.. "Bye Zoro, see you next week. Remember, Be nice to Kana.."

Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill

"I will, bye... Will you ever have your own body?"

And I know I'll be okay
Though my skies are turning gray

"Soon, all I have to do Is defeat the worlds best swords-woman."

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever

"Who's that?" He asked. Her hair was nearly its old purple and her eyes were dulling down.

"MY sister Tashigi." And Kana fell over either asleep or unconscious he couldn't tell..

I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

"It will only be a matter of time..." He said "I will help Kuina get out of this kid and we can finally catch up on old times, and I can have a friend again."