"Nice to see you." Sanji said. "We have to finish it once and for all. Shall we do it here or somewhere else?"

Zoro didn't care. He didn't bother to look at the blonde. He noticed a car moving behind him; in the back seat… was Nami. He shoved Sanji out of his way and ran with all of his might. He stopped before he reached the road and turned around and ran towards Sanji's bike. He jumped onto the bike and rode past Sanji who was yelling and cursing his mouth off.

"Hehehe Sanji finally met his match!" Luffy laughed.

Zoro diligently chased after the car with Nami in it. He was stopped by a red light but it didn't stop the car. He never took his eyes off the car which was speeding away. Zoro wasn't able to sit still on the bike. Before the light turned green Sanji caught up with him and grabbed his coat.

"Get off!" Sanji kicked him off the bike. They continued their fight all the way to the outskirts of town. Sanji was kicking with all of his might while Zoro wasn't fighting back with all of his might. Sanji grabbed his jacket and kicked him to the ground. He got on top of his hands and landed his kicks onto Zoro. After being hit multiple times, Zoro grabbed onto one of Sanji's legs and kicked him in the chest. When Sanji was down on the ground Zoro got to his knees on top of him, grabbed his shirt and continuously punched Sanji in the face. Sanji kicked him off and they started to roll around kicking and punching each other.

Their punches and kicks started to slow down. Both were bloody, beaten, and panting for air. Zoro had pinned down Sanji at the base of his neck with his forearm. Sanji struggled to grab at Zoro's neck. His arms gave up and fell to the ground. Zoro lost his energy also and rolled next to Sanji. Both laid on the ground unable to get up much less continue their fight.

After their fight the two teenage boys sat on the hill facing the river. Both faces did not hold any hostility for the other. "You're all right," said Sanji, Zoro had a smile crawl at the corner of his mouth, "Let's be friends."

Zoro got up and patted Sanji on the shoulder. "I'll give it some thought."

"You must know by now, don't you? I'm relentless. I always finish what I start."

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Arlong, Bellemere, and Nami had walked out of a karaoke bar.

"Nami, Bellemere did you have fun?"

"Oh, yes, so much fun!" Bellemere was so happy.

"Let's go again!" said Arlong.

"Really? Promise!" Bellemere held out her pinky and they locked their pinkies together.

A man who walked past walked back and stood in front of Bellemere. "Bellemere? Is that really you?" He was dressed as a priest.

"Father Genzo!!" Bellemere jumped up to hug him. "It's been so long!"

"Is this little Nami?!"

"Yes! It is. Nami, you remember Father Genzo, don't you?"

"Hello, Father. How have you been?"

"Do you still play the piano?"

"Yes she still does!"

"Do you live nearby? My church is in the area… Who is he?"

"This is m…" she was interrupted by Arlong.

"I'm her boyfriend. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you. He's handsome. You two make a nice couple."

"Father, you're embarrassing me!"

"Then don't stand so close to him. Hahaha!"

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"Owner Zeff, here are the marketing plan for the new phone launch in May."

"Good job."

"I'd like to talk about something else, sir."

"Hm?"

"Vivi and I like each other. Give us your permission to date.

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Sanji, Vivi, Kohza, and Zeff had all go out for drinks to celebrate.

"Here, let me pour you a drink." Kohza poured for Zeff.

"I thought all you cared about was work. You never cease to amaze me."

Sanji leaned over to Zeff and whispered, "Vivi had a crush on him since junior high. It's been 10 secretive years!"

"So you've known my family for over 10 years."

"Yes sir."

"It's only natural for two young people to fall for each other over the years."

"Thank you, sir."

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A church could be heard with beautiful choir singing and organ playing. Inside were many people including Bellemere and Arlong in their seats, Father Genzo at the altar, and Nami playing the organ.

Zoro is walking on the sidewalk and hears an organ playing. He stands and stares at the church in awe, but walks on.

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After the sermon Arlong, Bellemere, and Nami went to a restaurant. Nami slowly ate what was in front of her, not caring what it was. Arlong and Bellemere were casually talking.

"Arlong, I'm going to start singing at my friend's club."

"What?"

"I can't be unemployed forever."

"No, I don't want you to do that!"

"Why?"

"Because… I don't want that many other guys staring at you. Don't do it."

"You shouldn't be getting jealous over that kind of things, but I have to earn money."

"Bellemere, there's something I want to talk to you about," he got up out of his chair and kneeled next to Bellemere. "I love you, Bellemere."

Bellemere started blushing looking around embarrassed, "Arlong…"

"I have to go back from where I came from, and I want to take you and Nami with me. I'll make money and be a good husband, and I'll be a good uncle. And I'll make sure Nami gets her eye surgery so she will be able to see again." He reaches into his pocket to pull out a tiny, purple-velveteen box. He opens it to reveal a ring. He takes Bellemere by the hand and places the ring onto her left ring finger. "Bellemere, marry. I love you."

Tears run down Bellemere's cheek. "Arlong! I love you too!"

They hug and everyone in the restaurant clap for them. Nami is smiling, but revealing no teeth. Her eyes still seemed too sad.

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Bellemere helps Nami walk back into her room.

"What's wrong, Nami? You haven't said a word since we got back from the restaurant. Do you not like Arlong?"

"No, it's just that… I don't want to leave here…. I still haven't seem Zoro and I may never see him again if I leave."

"So you want me to leave without you? Nonsense! How are you going to live alone? You know I could never leave you by yourself…. I won't go with out you. I won't get married."

"Bellemere…"

"How do you expect me to live without you? Can you live without me, because I can't live without you?!" She takes Nami's hand into her own. "You have to go and get your sight back and then go to college. You'll see Zoro again."

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Arlong and Bellemere hold their wedding at the church looked over by Father Genzo. Bellemere is in an elegant white gown with a smile on her face. Arlong is cut crisp by the tuxedo he's wearing. Father Genzo hands the ring to Arlong and he puts it onto Bellemere's finger. They both stare into each other's eyes, full of hope and prosperity.

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Saul hands a paper to Zoro. "Look at that! Zolo, Jaguar Zolo. You've always have had you mother's name, now you can finally have mine. Nice, huh? Do you like it? Your name means "great things will come to you". I already looked into a school for you. It's good to concentrate on something during time of confusion and upheaval."

Zoro is not exactly excited; he just has a blank look on his face. "Yeah."

"By the way, I got a job at a club! Want to hear me play? Wanna hear me play on my saxophone?"

Zoro finally gets a smile on his face. "Okay."

Saul got out his saxophone and started playing. It was very jazzy and upbeat. He played with much passion. Zoro looked off into the distance thinking.

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Zoro was walking on his way to school when he saw Sanji at the front entrance. "Oi, Zoro. Come here." Zoro stands in front of him. Sanji fixes his collar and tie on his school uniform. "Nice to see you, friend."

Zoro smirked and two new friends walked into the school.

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After school Sanji and Luffy led Zoro to a building near the school. Inside was an older man on a bed. He had styled blue hair that stuck up, sunglasses, and was wearing no pants and a Hawaiian shirt.

"Hey! Franky! What are you up to?" Luffy grinned.

"Supeeer!" He glanced over at Zoro. "Who's the new face?"

"He's the guitar genius I told you about, Cutty Flam."

"I told you don't call me that!"

"Oh right, sorry, call him Franky."

"Nice to meet you."

'Nice to meet you too." They both shook hands with each other. Franky still held onto Zoro's hand and felt the tips of his fingers. "Do you play the guitar?"

"Yeah, a little."

Franky pointed over to a guitar leaning on the wall. "Play something."

"I've never played an electric guitar."

Luffy shot up. "It's all the same! Play it!" He picked up the guitar and shoved it into Zoro's arms.

He sat down and starting playing an upbeat tune with a distinguished beat. Sanji and Luffy were smiling and feeling the beat while Franky had an insightful look in his eyes. When Zoro was done Franky got up and walked past Zoro. "I'm going to go make some instant noodles for myself."

"Hey, Zoro. You're not bad come one let's play together." Luffy grabbed Zoro up and pulled toward another electric guitar and a drum set. Luffy picked up the other guitar and Sanji sat behind the drums. Sanji started a beat and they all started jamming together as new found friends.

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The three boys would spend everyday together. From school to the ferry that crossed over the lake where Sanji lived. They had fun days where Sanji and Zoro would try to throw Luffy into the lake. They'd start laughing, but Luffy would pout, "Hey guys! You know I can't swim!" He would laugh and then they would all scream across the distant lake.

To get from place to place Sanji had two motorbikes where Zoro and Sanji would ride together and Luffy would ride the other bike, which was a moped. They race down the streets standing up with the wind on their faces.

Sanji lived right next to the lake in a huge villa. There was a room that stuck out on the second floor on the side of the house. It had no walls, because it was only glass, but inside you could see a white grand piano.

"it has a nice view, doesn't it? Now all I need is a girl!"

Zoro and Luffy ran past him and into the house.

Later that night Zoro got an acoustic guitar and started playing. Sanji and Luffy laid down beside him next to the fire. Luffy had his eyes closed and was dancing to what Zoro was playing.

Zoro plays it thinking of that exact same song of his and Nami's.

L is for the way you look at me.

O is for the only one I see.

V is very, very extraordinary.

E is even more than anyone can mean to me.

Love is the all that I can give to you.

Love was made for me and you...

"You're always playing that song. Is there a story behind it?"

"Don't ask. His lips are sealed." Luffy started singing a staccato version of the song, badly. "Oh! Let's spend a passionate night together!" he teased. He started hugging Sanji passionately, gasping "Oh Sanji! Sanji!"

"Get off me you idiot!" he tried to kick Luffy away, but failed. Zoro watched them and just started laughing.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Zoro slowly woke up in the villa to see Luffy's arm and leg on him. He pushed him off, but Luffy didn't wake. He looked up to hear someone playing the piano. Sanji was playing. It had a beautiful atmosphere to it where it sounded like a sad sonata. Sanji seemed to play it like he had something on his mind. On the piano was a picture of his mom. He picked it up and looked at it, but set it down.

In between the piano room and the villa is a bridge-like thing that was open to the outside. Sanji stood there leaning over the railing, nothing but the hair in the wind. He turned his head to see Zoro walking down to join him.

"You awake?"

"Who were you thinking of while playing the piano? A girl you love?"

"Love? I will never love"

"Aw, you fans will be disappointed."

"I don't believe in love because it can change."

"Some love doesn't change."

"Is the girl you're trying to find that kind of love?"

Zoro nodded. "Until I die… no. even after I die. It won't change."

"I'm curious about her. How can you find her? Let me know if I can help… Do you know how Indians define a friend? A friend is someone who carries your pain on his back. I want to be that kind of friend for you."

Sanji puts his arm around Zoro's shoulder and they both continue to stare out across the railing into the dark sky.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

That same night Nami was in church. She had her together and was praying. I'm leaving in a few days. Please help me see him, if only for a few hours. He's my only light. Please help me find my light. She finished her prayer with tears falling down her face.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

The next day Nami went into the church again. No one was in there, but she was able to get to the organ. She felt the keys along the piano and sat down on the bench. She remembered the song that Zoro had been writing for her. She found the right key and started to play it. The music could be heard throughout the streets.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Zoro was walking through the streets. He had planned to meet Sanji and Luffy. Zoro could hear faint music. Was he imagining it? Because it sounded like his song he had written. He held his head up and strained his ears. He could definitely hear it! He looked around to see where it was coming from. He walked then quicker until he was running. He stopped in front of a church.

It couldn't be. Tears were welling up in his eyes. He jolted toward the church. He pushed his legs to go faster and faster. He raced up the stairs and opened the door. Inside he looked all around inside the church. He saw the organ and ran towards it. No on was on the bench. He ran back towards the entrance and he met up with a random man.

"Have you seen the girl that was just playing the organ?"

"She just left."

He leapt out of the entrance and ran towards the street.

Out of the side entrance Nami and father Genzo were walking out.

"You know, Nami, you look your prettiest when you smile. Don't' ever lose your smile."

"Take care of yourself, Father."

"Don't ever lose you friend in your heart."

"Yes, Father."

He hugged her. "Goodbye Nami."

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Zoro was running everywhere, not knowing where he was going. He stopped and looked toward the sky. His face was met with raindrops. The sky started to pour onto Zoro. He ran into an alley to protect himself from the rain. He closed his eyes and leaned his head against the brick wall.

Across the street Nami was waiting for her ride. She put her headphones in and thought about another it had been raining and she was with Zoro. Eight years ago, and they were under a tree protecting them from the rain. Zoro had the same thoughts in his head.

Zoro opened his eyes and looked across the street. Nami held out her hand to feel the rain drop down her hand. Zoro stood, not believing what his eyes showed him.

"Nami."

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"Nami… Nami… NAMI!!" he continuously called her name, but he couldn't hear him because of the headphones. He shouted at the top of his lungs, but no response from her. She started walking along the street and he followed along not being able to cross the street with the cars rushing by.

She stopped at the crosswalk and he did also across the street. She took out her headphones so she could be careful, crossing the street.

With tears in his eyes he ran toward Nami when the light turned green. He ran until he hugged her and didn't let her go. "Nami."

Nami was dumbfounded, but was able to recognize his feel, his warmth, and started crying also. "Zoro."

He held her face in his hands and stood there, taking in a long awaited moment.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Nami led Zoro into the church. She sat down and put her hands together. She stood back up again. "I thanked her for seeing you again. I prayed everyday that we'd meet."

Zoro wiped his thumb over her face wiping off the tears that came falling down. She took his hand into his own. "Don't ever let go of my hand."

"I'll never let you go." He leaned in towards Nami and he was finally able to kiss her without any interruptions.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Vivi was in her wheelchair in a museum, admiring a picture. Sanji walked towards her. "So should I be calling Kohza 'brother-in-law' now? By the way where is he?'

"I think he's got a lot of work."

"He should be going with you to see you wedding gown." Sanji's phone started ringing and he picked it up. "One sec, hello? Oh, Zolo!... What? The villa? Why?"

Zoro was in a phone booth with Nami waiting outside. "I ran into my girlfriend."

"Congratulations. I'll call the housekeeper. Why don't you go there first? I'll join you later with Luffy… Okay." He hung up.

"Who was that?"

"Jaguar Zolo, a friend of mine. Come on, let's go."

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Zoro and Nami sat by the fireplace and Zoro was playing an acoustic guitar. He was playing his Christmas present to Nami.

"It really is a masterpiece."

He smirked. "I don't make anything but masterpieces."

"Can I keep the musical score?"

"Sure, I wrote it for you."

The phone started ringing and Zoro got up to answer it. "Hello?"

"Hey, did you make it there safely?"

"Yes, when are you getting here."

"I think I'd better go tomorrow."

"Really?"

"I heard it's going to be cold tonight. But then again, she'll keep you warm. See you tomorrow?"

"Okay." He hung up the phone.

"What did he say?" Nami asked.

"He said… he said I should so this!" Zoro picked her up and started spinning her around and around. He was laughing while she was screaming. They both dropped onto the ground, laughing.

"I'm reminded of our secret hideout. Do you remember we used to make fire from twigs?"

"Yeah, I was so cool back then. We should go back there." She nodded. She held her hand out and felt towards his neck.

"You're still wearing the necklace."

"Sure, I've never taken it off. Soldiers never take their dog tags off because that's how they're identified if they're killed in war. I won't take it off until I die. It says Roronoa Zoro is Nami's."

"Zoro, let's never be apart Hm?"

"It's not possible."

"Why?!"

"I have to get more wood for the fire. "

"Don't scare me!" she pushes him.

"All right, stay here." He gets up to go outside for more wood.

Meanwhile, Nami picked up the phone in front of her.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

"Where could she be?! She left the church hours ago?!"

"Don't worry Bellemere, I'm sure we'll find her." Arlong wiped off the tears on her face with a handkerchief. The phone started ringing and Bellemere dove for the phone.

"Hello?! Nami?! Where are you?"

"Bellemere, I'm sorry. I can't go with you and Arlong… I ran into Zoro today. I'll never be apart from him again."

"You're crazy. Put him on the phone!" Zoro came walking in, but stopped when he heard Nami on the phone.

"I can't go no matter what you say. I'm sorry, Bellemere." Tears were now falling down her face. She hung up the phone.

Zoro walked forward and kneeled down to Nami. "Why are you crying? Did you talk with your aunt?"

"Yeah."

"Did she scold you for not going home?

She shook her head. "It was nothing. Don't be concerned."

Zoro wasn't satisfied, but he didn't talk anymore about it.

Once Nami fell asleep, Zoro picked up the phone and walked upstairs. He pressed the redial button.

"Nami? Nami, where are you? Don't hang up, just listen."

"It's Zoro."

"Zoro! You shouldn't do this."

"Don't worry.'

"She's supposed to leave with me and my husband tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Where"

"To Loguetown, where my husband comes from."

"Loguetown?"

"Yes. We've already sent our belongings there."

Zoro couldn't think of anything to say and stood there.

After the phone he returned to where Nami was. He thought about what her aunt had said. She'll get surgery in Loguetown and go to college. I'll make sure you two meet again.

Nami starts to whimper in the bed and she shoots up feeling around for him. He takes her hand to comfort her. "Did you have a bad dream?"

"I have the same one every night. I'm in a crowd and I can hear you, but I can't recognize you. Then you seem to disappear in the crowd..."

"I'm right here, dummy. Go back to sleep."

"You'll stay by my side? We'll never be apart?"

"Of course."

Nami reaches over to touch his face. "I wish I could see you for just one day. We need to go to the village."

"The village?"

"The one we've always talked about. We can see both the sunrise and sunset there. I want to see the sunrise with you, run on the sandy beach, and see the sunset, the stars and the moon."

"Okay, let's go. Go back to sleep." He sets her back down and pulls the covers back over her. Zoro watches over her and tears start to fall from his eyes.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

The next morning Nami wakes up and tries to call for Zoro. Nobody answers and she starts to feel around for him. Nothing. Starting to get worried she follows the railing out of the house.

Zoro is walking from the opposite direction and sees her looking for him. He laughs and sneaks behind her and wraps his arms around her.

"Where were you? I thought you left without me."

"I went to go get groceries so I could make you breakfast."

"I could've gone with you!"

"You were still snoring away. And drooling, too."

"Liar."

"It's cold let's go back in. She nods and they head back in.

Zoro led her to the room with the piano in it.

"Stay here while I make you breakfast."

"No way. I can't trust you with food."

"Then I won't take you to our secret hideaway."

"Are we really going there?"

"Sure!"

"Can you play the song I wrote? I want to hear you play the piano." Zoro got up and started to head to the kitchen. He turns around to see Nami playing her song. He can't help but think about what he's about to do to her.

Zoro and Nami ate their breakfast together and left immediately afterwards.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Sanji and Luffy came up on the driveway and he asked the gardeners, "Is my friend still inside?"

"No, I didn't see anyone when I arrived."

Sanji and Luffy look at each other, confused.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Instead of their hideout, Nami and Zoro arrived at an airport.

"Where are we?"

"We're at the airport. Your aunt's waiting. Come on, you're going to be late for your flight." He starts tugging her towards the door. Nami breaks from his grip and runs off.

"Nami!" She runs into the street and almost gets run over by a car. Zoro runs after her and picks her off from the ground.

"Let go! Let go! You're a liar! We promised we'd never let go of each other!"

"We won't. We're just going to be apart temporarily."

"No!" she falls to her knees, but is picked up again by Zoro.

"Don't do this."

"You promised Zoro! You promised! I don't think we'll ever see each other again if I leave!"

"Trust me. I'll come see you."

Nami can't stop crying. "Stop crying, Nami. Be your normal courageous self!" He pulls her in his arms.

"I promise you. I'll find you no matter what. Even if I have to go to the ends of the earth."

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

Nami is sitting in her seat of the airplane. She has a bag in her lap. Open it when you board the plane. It's a present for you. Come on, don't cry. You said you'd leave smiling.

She reaches into the bag and she pulls out a small pouch and many envelopes. She opens the pouch and pulls out to find a tape recorder. Inside there's already a tape. She puts the headphones into her ears and pushes play. She can hear herself playing the piano. Zoro's voice comes up:

My first letter to you, Nami. You must be on the plane now. Nami… I wasn't going to say this because I didn't want to shock you, but your crying face is really ugly. So don't cry, just smile. You're smiling face is the prettiest in the world. Send me letters in the enclosed envelopes. I thought my arm was going to fall off addressing 100 envelopes. Let's meet again before you use all 100 envelopes. So start sending me those letters. I'll be in college when we meet again and I'll make you the happiest person in the world. So don't ever cry. Just keep smiling. Can you promise me that?

And… I can't say it because I'm too shy but…

I love you.

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Whew! That took a long time. Very sorry for a late update, but I'm going to say what everybody else is saying… HOMEWORK is HELL. I hope you really enjoyed this chapter because I know I did. Thank you very much for all those reviewers that have taken the time to review. I promise to have a little section of the story for you individually. If you have any questions on anything like Zoro's new name or something just PM me or just put it in your review. Again thanks for reading and see you on the next chapter.