Disclaimer: All the characters herein, with the exception of some random extras, are the intellectual property of Eiichiro Oda and all the companies involved with publishing and production of the One Piece manga and anime.

Spoilers/Warnings: It's all over the map people! If you're at all afraid I might spoil something, read no further.

Pairing: Nothing romantic. Well, okay #4 has a little one-sidedness, but it's not between these two! This is Zoro and Chopper being buddies in their own special way. (They kept sneaking into each other's individual attempts anyway; might as well do one with both...)

A/N 1: The rest of this note is me babbling inanely about my traumatizing randomizer. Note two is my usual rundown of which I like and which not so much. If my rambling amuses you, go for it, otherwise, you can skip to the actual writing. So, this list is actually attempt number three to do this. My iTunes kept giving me inappropriate Nine Inch Nails songs ("Closer," anyone?) and I would react pretty much as follows, in order: O.O, D:, DX, ;_;. Then the songs would be over, nothing would be written, and I would be traumatized. This list still had some challenges, but I finally made myself just go with it.

A/N 2: I think it's becoming a running theme with me that #1 is always the most made of fail... In this case, it took me a while to recognize the song (I'm very lyrics oriented for these) and then it wasn't very long. I also sort of copped out and it's very similar to stuff I've already written. #3, #6, and #9 are also rather blah. #2 and #10 turned out relatively decent, considering the songs initially threw me for a loop. #4 is okay, I guess. I really don't dislike Robin, she was just the first person that popped into my head for the weird turn that one took. #7 is growing on me as time passes. I wish I'd had just a little more time with #8, but that's the way it goes. #5 is my favorite of this group! XD

1. Mute- Drowning Pool

Zoro looked disgustedly at the barbell sitting on the deck nearby. He scratched at his bandages and tried to decide how much weight he would have to remove in order to lift it without causing himself severe pain.

"Zoro," Chopper chided, causing Zoro to jump. He hadn't even heard him walk up! "You should be resting."

"I can't."

2. Faithfully- Journey

Chopper sat at the railing of the Thousand Sunny and looked out at the ocean. Everyone had found their way back to the ship except for Zoro and their captain.

Word had spread like wildfire about the events at Marineford, so Chopper knew that Luffy would be arriving sooner or later, no doubt in need of medical care and with company. He should be more worried about the rubber pirate after what he'd heard, but for some inexplicable reason, he was more afraid for Zoro.

Zoro had been hurt far more seriously than he would ever admit, and Chopper needed to know that he was still alive and recovering. Until he saw the man again with his own eyes, he'd keep a faithful watch.

3. No One Like You- Scorpions

Chopper had insisted on going with Zoro the first time he went out after the crew had reunited. The swordsman had expected that the doctor would be annoying and try to keep him from doing, well, anything.

He was very wrong.

It turned out that Chopper was a lot of fun. They got along pretty well, and the reindeer was fantastic backup if a tussle broke out. Zoro had already had a familial affection for the doctor. Now he looked forward to their next shore leave.

4. You Give Love A Bad Name- Bon Jovi

Zoro had noticed Chopper developing a serious crush on Robin. He knew, and suspected Chopper knew as well, that the doctor would never act on it.

Robin, for her part, seemed rather oblivious. Zoro could never be certain whether she remained so distant and detached intentionally, or if it was just the way she was after the life she'd had to lead.

It was a silly thing, but he almost wanted to say something to her every time he saw the hurt look in Chopper's eyes whenever Robin casually dismissed him.

5. Scared- Three Days Grace

Zoro jumped as something on the ship creaked. He wrapped his blanket around himself tighter and peered over the edge of the crows nest. Chopper whimpered and Zoro rubbed the shivering reindeer's back.

Chopper had come to join him after Usopp had told him a particularly frightening story. Zoro wished he hadn't asked what it was. Chopper had told him, and damn if it wasn't a really creepy story.

Stupid Usopp. He'd get his in the morning! At least he had Chopper for company until then.

6. The Star Spangled Banner/ 4th Of July Reprise- Boston

"Zoro! Zoro!"

"What is it, Chopper?" Zoro finally acknowledged the tiny doctor tugging on the back of his haramaki. He had been enjoying a nice drink in the tavern before the reindeer human had burst through the door, quivering in excitement.

"Come see the fireworks!"

7. All The Love In The World- Nine Inch Nails

Zoro looked over at Chopper and marveled at how the doctor could draw so much positive attention from complete strangers.

Zoro could manage awe and fear, but he'd never managed the sort of happy affection Chopper attracted with no effort at all.

It hardly seemed fair. Not that he was complaining or anything! Besides, the kid sort of deserved it. He'd had it rough for a long time. Maybe it could make up for some of the loneliness Chopper had experienced in the first part of his life.

Still, it would be nice if somebody would treat him nice like that sometimes...

Chopper turned his wide, brown eyes in his direction and grinned broadly. Zoro kicked himself mentally. Somebody did!

8. With Teeth- Nine Inch Nails

Chopper had managed to avoid borrowing any money whatsoever from Nami for a long time. Finally, he had been a little short on funding for medical supplies and Zoro caught him about to ask the navigator for a loan.

Zoro had taken one look at the manic gleam in Nami's eyes before swooping in and hauling Chopper away.

He looked down at the small wad of beli in his hand, thought briefly of the booze it would never buy, and then thrust the money at Chopper.

"Here. Never, ever borrow money from Nami, okay? It's not worth it! Once she gets her claws in you, you'll never escape the debt. Trust me."

Chopper blinked up at him. "Um, thanks? I promise I'll pay it back!"

"Don't worry about it." Zoro pushed Chopper's top hat down over his eyes.

9. A Whisper- Coldplay

Zoro stared at the tree in front of himself and scratched his chin. It looked strangely familiar...

Sure enough, if he leaned forward, he could make out a small arrow he had carved in the bark, showing the direction he had taken earlier.

He felt like he'd been wandering around in this stupid forest for days! He wondered briefly if the others had noticed he was missing...

"Zoro!" a high voice squealed before he was barreled over by a small, furry form. "I found you! I was so worried! Everybody said you'd find your way back, but it was taking so long!"

10. Bed Of Roses- Bon Jovi

Zoro felt guilty as he handed money over to the strange doctor for checking over and re-bandaging his wounds. In a weird way, it almost felt like he was cheating on Chopper, his usual doctor.

He knew the reindeer would understand, since they were all separated right now and he couldn't really treat some of the wounds himself.

Besides, this doctor was nothing compared to Chopper! The guy had no bedside manner whatsoever and the bandaging job was already coming a little loose.

Maybe he could make it up to Chopper later?

"Don't be stupid," he told himself. "You don't have to prove anything! Chopper's the only doctor you really trust. He's your nakama."

Even so, he stopped in a bookstore on his way to the docks and bought a book on local medicinal plants.