Chapter 12: Fire and Ice
Ignoring Suni calling for her Hikaru fled from the fortune teller—did chasing your dreams always cost so much? If danger still waited for them what good was it to continue on—what could possibly be so bad that she would regret searching for her mother and chasing her dream? None of it made any sense what so ever!
Slamming into someone she jerked and hastily bowed in apology," I'm sorry I—oh...I guess...I guess I found you." Nervously Hikaru smiled up at Zoro, who must have been practicing." Is something wrong...I mean, you left so quickly...like you were mad. Hikari does the same thing...so I'm able to tell—not that I'm saying you're child-like! Now...I'm rambling..."
" Hey..."
" Yes?"
Scratching his neck Zoro looked as if he were searching for the right words," Do you...like Sanji?"
" Yes...he's a great guy..." Cheerful despite herself, Hikaru's mood faltered when the green haired swordsmen didn't respond." Sanji's a great friend—if that's what you mean. Why...are you asking?"
" No reason," Zoro lied, his cheeks flaming." You better go back before you catch a cold out here in this weather."
As he began to practice again the red head grasped his arm," Zoro...do all dreams have such a high price to pay? Is it possible to lose everything by attaining what you want most..?"
A little stunned by the question he thought over it," You have to give in order to receive...that's how it's always been."
" I see...and your dream...?" Muttered Hikaru in a hush tone." To become the greatest swordsman...comes with a price. Hikari and me...our dream to become a famous singers...what price must we pay in order to make our dream reality? How mush will it cost us...?"
" You have nothing to worry about...you might as well say your dream is already reality..." spoke the swordsman honestly." You've already paid the price..."
Looking away a bitter smile came to her lips," No we haven't...I know it—I can feel that we haven't. I can't explain it...but there's more to the story then what we realize. Koi, the mayor sent him to bring us back to Natsu...Hikari was hurt because of it and it caused you guys trouble. We never thought ahead..."
" No one could have predicted that!" Countered Zoro." It's not everyday that a person gets the chance to accomplish their dream. Risks must be taken in order to achieve anything."
" What if...you're certain that a dream you want...can't be obtained...?"
" You wouldn't know...unless you've went after it..." inquired the swordsman, as steadfast as ever." Sometimes reaching your dream may mean you'll face death but you can't run away from it."
Overwhelmed by his seriousness Hikaru began to reply but found she had nothing to say. Instead she looked away from his eyes and stared out at the falling snow, laughing inspite of the conversation the red head smiled." You really are strong willed...I guess it's why I admire you."
" Ad-Admire..?"
" Yeah...you're so much more stronger than I am..." whispered Hikaru with a dishearten smile." I've never been strong no matter how hard I've tried to change. If I were I wouldn't be afraid to tell you—" Instantly she shut up, wanting to cover her mouth and pretend the conversation never took this turn.
Confused Zoro pressed on," Tell me what? What are you afraid to tell me?"
" N-nothing!" Frantically waving her arms around she kept on ramblings—inside she hated herself for not being brave enough to say one simple sentence. But...in all honesty it wasn't simple...it was the most difficult thing she'd ever have to do." So you know! Forget I ever said anything! I ramble too much for my own good, sometimes I even get emotional!" Turning on her heel Hikaru made a mad dash to get away only to forget that they'd walked up something of a hill as they were talking.
Stepping on snow covered ice Hikaru squeaked and reached out as Zoro went to grab her hand. Even he couldn't steady himself on the thin sheet of ice and they both tumbled down the hillside. The scare came to an end as she opened her eyes to find herself safely tucked against Zoro's chest.
" You okay?" Cheeks flaming red she nodded, feeling safe...oddly enough." Good...that scared me for a moment." Sitting up the two took a moment to catch their breath, it really was a shock.
" I'm sorry...you're not hurt are you?"
Before he had a chance to answer a sword plunged into back, the one wielding it looked rather amused." Zoro!"
" Dancing among the snow petals lay in weep the child of the keep. Come to her rescue the prince doth race...death awaited he who seeked...the princess left to waste. The short time they spent...lost within the purpose of time. Now the snow be drenched in the crimson of blood. Lovely...don't you agree?"
Swinging his sword, Zoro managed to catch the man under the chin," Damn you..."
Maniacal laughter filled the air as the attacker gestured toward the clearing, where a woman stood. Both shared the same lovely face—the man had hair of red and an haze almost red across his skin. He looked more like an angel than some murderer. The female had hair of blue, skin hazed with blue...as angelic as the man.
Breaking the silence the woman grinned," Come along girl...you and your sister are going for a little joy ride back home. Refuse and force will be used...I suggest against that...unless you don't care for the wounded man that's with you."
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A little romance there...but I'm irritating quite a few people by ending the chapter here...aren't I? Ahhh...I hate coming up with explanations, don't you:sweatdrop: I guess not...since a lot of you might be wanting answers for a lot of questions inside this story.
It's probably a little obvious by now that if you have any questions that they'll be answered in these little sections. So if you have any, completely random or not, questions just ask in a review!
Next on One Piece—Zoro and Hikaru are forced to fight but is it all for naught? Do these two angels have anterior motives in mind as they merrily take the offense? Chapter 13(OMG): Fight Fire With Fire
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