Chapter Ten

For His Dreams I will

There were only two weeks left before the first semester ends and Robin was busy studying her lessons during her vacant time due to her numerous upcoming quizzes and final exams. But then an unknown number called her phone.

"Hello?" she said curiously.

"Miss Nico Robin?" It was a voice of a muscular guy, according to her.

"Yes, this is her speaking."

"Then I presume that you're Mr. Roronoa Zoro's girlfriend/guardian?"

"Yes, who's this?"

"Ah! Sorry for my inconvenience; my name is Mr. Takamura, the chairperson of the P.E. Dept. at Grand Line University." he said proudly.

"Good Morning Sir. How may I help you?"

"I would like to invite you to a meeting with Mr. Roronoa tomorrow after his class at the P.E. Dept. Are you free around four o'clock in the afternoon?"

"Yes sir; I'll be right there."

"It was nice talking to you Miss Nico. Now I understand why Mr. Roronoa made you her guardian even though you're his girlfriend. You are much matured to talk with." then he hung up.

Robin was wondering why the dept. chair wanted to have a meeting with her. She hoped that he didn't cause any trouble at all but then she realized that he wasn't that hard to be with when it comes to P.E. class. In fact, he had a very high grade on that subject when they were in high school because of his perseverance.

The next day after class…

Robin went at 'GLU' and got ignored by the guard after he checked her bag. She went straight at the P.E. Dept. and knocked before opening the door. There were eyes looking at her and Zoro was waiting for her at the couch with his jaw dropped so she sat beside him.

"So, where's Mr. Takamura?" she said and lift up his chin to close his mouth.

"He's waiting for us? Inside his office." Pointing at the door next to him but his eyes was glued to her. "Why are you here?"

"He called me yesterday to have a meeting with him including you."

"Tch! I told him not to bother you because you're very busy with your studies."

"Fufufu. It's alright; I couldn't say no if it's for you."

"Corny Robin."

"I told you I'm getting infected with your corniness."

"Tch!"

"Shall we enter his office?"

"Not yet."

"Why?"

"He's still talking with Tashigi and that Smoker guy."

"Are all of your classmates were called to have a meeting with him?"

"Only the two of us."

"Dear, you're drooling." Pointing at his lips.

He wiped his mouth but didn't felt anything wet. "Stop messing with me!"

"Fufufu. I wonder why he arranged a meeting. You're not ditching school right?"

"Of course not. Maybe it's about swordsman stuff."

"How can you tell?"

"He's also a swordsman."

"I see."

Just then Tashigi and Smoker went out of the office and kept on thanking Mr. Takamura.

"You're next." Tashigi said to Zoro then she noticed Robin. "Oh hi Robin."

"Hi Tashigi."

"Let's go." Zoro interrupted and grabbed Robin's hand to stand up.

"Why can't I easily move on with that bastard!?" Tashigi thought to herself and left the room with his uncle Smoker.

When they entered the chairperson's office, Mr. Takamura was looking for something in his steel cabinet beside his table. The couple sat at the two chairs in front of the desk and waited for Mr. Takamura to notice them. He pulled out a folder from his cabinet and adjusted himself to face the two visitors. He clasped his hands on top of the desk and looked at Zoro then at Robin. He stared at her for a while until she felt a little unease with his stare and spoke.

"Hi Sir." Robin broke the silence.

"Sir, it's not polite to stare; especially at her." Zoro said with a blank look.

"Sorry, sorry. It's just that, I didn't expect your girlfriend/guardian to be so—"

"Beautiful?" Zoro interrupted with a smirk.

"Yeah, something like that." Mr. Takamura shook his head out of his fantasies and got on the reason why he invited her on the first place. "I invited you here, Ms. Nico, to give you this." He handed a letter to her.

She read the letter that said "Good Greetings Ma'am/Sir,

I would like to inform you that your son, Mr. Roronoa Zoro, was picked by Grand Line University to represent the country for the upcoming "Clash of the swordsman" because of your child's abnormal strength when it comes to kendo. It will be held at Beijing, China on the twenty-fifth day of March five years from now. We know that it is still too early to inform you with this event but we would like to send your child at Tianjin, China for his training because he needs lots of training to do and it is the closest place where the said event will be held. Your child will be staying there for five years until the event. Along with this is a scholarship for his course of choice. They will leave the country for their training after the first semester ends. You don't have to worry for the papers and passport of your child because we arrange all his papers and all you need to do is to provide the following: birth certificate, 1x1 and 2x2 picture 2 pcs each. It will be a pleasure for us if you will approve our offer. We will ensure your child's safety during the training and he will be encouraged to go home during Christmas vacation. Thank you and God Bless."

It was signed by the chairperson, the Dean, the Official Head of the upcoming event "Clash of the swordsman," president of Grand Line University, and the President of Japan. She stared at the paper for a while after reading it and got tapped at the shoulder by Zoro that made her snapped out of her thoughts.

"What does it says?" Zoro asked curiously.

"Uhh… I think you should read it yourself." She handed him the letter.

Zoro's eyes widened as he read the letter and left a shocked expression on his face after reading it. "I-Is this true!?"

"Yes Mr. Roronoa; you and Ms. Tashigi were chosen to represent our country."

He turned his gaze to Robin. "You're in this with me right?"

Flashback…

Zoro unsheathed Wado Ichimonji and showed it to Robin. He handed it to her carefully and she looked at it with an amused stare.

"What is this sword's history?"

"It belonged to my childhood friend, Kuina. She was the strongest among her fellow trainees in Koshiro-sensei's dojo even though she's a girl. I can't even overpower her.

"You never win?"

He told her how he met her and how he wasn't able to beat her.

"I see."

"After that we promised that one of us will win the "Clash of the Swordsman" and become the greatest swordsman there is. It will be held five years from now."

"Then what happened?"

"She died."

"I'm sorry."

"I asked her father for this sword and promised that with her sword and mine, I will win that battle and hold the title of the greatest swordsman." he said proudly.

"I'm sure you'll win."

"I will and you will be there to see me win."

"I will support you till the end."

"Thanks" He sheathed back Wado and hugged her tightly.

End of Flashback…

"Robin?" Zoro snapped her out of her daydreaming.

"Of course I am." she said with a fake smile.

"Then that settles it. Ms. Nico and Mr. Roronoa, I need you to sign this letter for me." Mr. Takamura handed them the letter.

Zoro signed it quickly and handed it to Robin. She didn't want to be a hindrance for his dreams, even if it means that she must be separated with Zoro and let him leave the country. She read the letter once more before she hesitantly signed it.

Awwww… Zoro's leaving T_T Hihihihi Review please! XD