EDIT: There's a bomb in this chapter. Amy's real past in revealed. The Will of D does not apply to her.
"Even though we only knew each other for a short amount of time, I grew to care about you and then… I grew to love you." Zoro looked at the closed door in front of him. Behind the wooden door was Amy. He stood there for a few minutes before turning away to go back to his room afraid to go in and confront her.
Earlier that evening, everyone but Osito, Amy, and Malik gathered around the den to hear what happened. Amy was still asleep from yesterday and Malik watched over her incase of any new surprises. Osito went to take care of Zachary and his deceased mother. Governor Kai sat down with the others before Sakuya started. Zoro listened intently but he acted indifferent as he sat with his back against the wall.
Sakuya looked around at the Straw Hat pirates, Governor Kai, and Nikola. "When we arrived, Luffy and my princess were already fighting. Their battle brought down most of hall and did all the damage. Luffy wouldn't give up and my princess refused to be defeated.
"When Luffy was fighting her, I intervened and took over the fight. Malik held Luffy back and eventually had to knock him out because he wouldn't stop squirming. Your swordsman was unconscious when we arrived. We saw both of them were losing blood, and fast."
"You see, Amy's trademark is that she doesn't initially kill a person, but let him or her bleed to death," Nikola stood up to explain, "Hence the pirate name, Bloody Amy. Never has there been a case where Amy right off ends a life. She plays around and leaves the person tired and bleeding. Normally, the person dies, but once in a while, a medic or doctor can bandage and save a life. Bloody Amy may be heartless, but sweet side of Amy always comes through."
"Some times the sweet side doesn't," Sakuya shrugged, "For this incident, it did when Malik and I showed up. My brother took Luffy away from any more confrontation with her and I stood in his place. Princess Amy was in a negotiable state, but it didn't last when she saw Nikola. I assumed it was the work of the tattoo because she was not herself. There was more rage in her than normal. It didn't help when she saw Malik was injured too."
With her power, she overwhelmed my strength and left Malik with a distressful choice. Malik reluctantly used his cannon on her."
"WHAT!" Zoro shot up from his seat, "He could've killed her! That bastard."
"Calm down, you love-sick puppy," Sanji casually replied, "She's alive."
Nikola and Sakuya gave him a look when the cook called Zoro a 'love-sick puppy' out loud.
"Umm, yes," Nikola regain his posture, "I tweaked Malik's cannon so he can control the power from his gun. I believe I told you before; Malik can control the strength of his blast. He will not hurt Amy. No matter what, he will not hurt Amy. He cares for her as―"
Sakuya elbowed his stomach. Nikola's child frame fell backwards into the couch, "My brother cares for our Princess as much as me. Anything more is not appropriate. Everyone knows that." She glared at Nikola as she emphasized the word.
"Sure," Nikola rolled his eyes, "What ever you say, Suki. Any way, when she was unconscious, I administered the tonic on Amy and she's fine. I'm sure she's sleeping right now."
"She just woke up." The gunner interjected as he stepped in the room.
"Awesome!" Luffy shot up from his seat followed by Sanji.
"The beautiful princess is awake. If only I was the one who woke her. Sweet fairy tales always have wonderful endings."
"Sanji," Nami stared.
"Yes Namie?"
She let out a sigh, "Just come."
Usopp called after them, "Wait for me! I want to see her too."
Sakuya went to Malik and quickly said something. Malik only replied in his scrupulous tone, "I know."
"He doesn't." Sakuya looked at Zoro who sat back down instead of going with his crew mates.
Malik motioned her to go to Amy with Nikola. As they left him, he went to sit in front of Zoro.
"Yes?" Zoro looked irritated at the gunner.
"I have to warn you. My princess is not the same person you know. I'm not sure how she acted when she was around you and your crew, but it might be different. She's regaining her memory slowly however, she does not know you."
His eyes widen, "What? What about Luffy and the others?"
"No, I mean. She doesn't remember your relationship with her, but she does know of you. The tattoos, the first one and second one, are erasing her memory from a certain length of time. Frankly, I don't know how much she remembers or when she'll remember, but…" Malik stood up, "You're now, my rival."
Zoro raised his eyebrow and scoffed, "Rival? What are you talking about?"
"I think she still has some feelings for you, but I'm not positive. If you want to know, you must go and speak to her yourself." With that, Malik left Zoro to think silently.
"Hey," Zoro called after him. He stopped and turned around. "Your sister said you can't have a relationship with Amy."
Malik looked away, "I know, but like you, I can't help it."
After leaving Amy's closed door, Zoro went back to this room and sprawled on the bed. He closed his eyes for how long he doesn't know, but he was awoken by a knock on the door.
"Yeah?" He said in a groggy voice, "Come in." The door opened slightly, and Amy peeked her head through.
"Umm, hello. They said I would find you here."
Zoro sat straight up as soon as he saw her, "So I am here. Do you need anything?" He kept his speech formal although he just wanted to run to her and embrace her.
Amy came through the door and closed it behind her. Zoro was shocked to see her in a pale pink sun dress. It was sleeveless and had a v-neck line. The light fabric stopped above her knees.
He blurted, "I thought you abhorred pink." As soon as the woods came out, he cursed under his breath at himself.
Amy giggled, "No, I don't care for colors. But, pink is one of those colors I would not chose to wear, if possible. Besides, don't you think light pink goes great with white or green. I… I don't know which is better…" She looked at her white and green sandals and bracelets.
Zoro raised an eyebrow. What did she mean? Green and white…?
She went to sit beside Zoro and pulled her knees akimbo lying on her side. "I don't want to sound forward, but I have to know something."
"Go for it," Zoro looked at her and fought every urge to warp his arm around her.
"Well, Malik told me that you and I had a relationship." She placed her hands together and looked at them as if they were the most interesting thing in the room. "Is it true?" There was a blush on her face.
"Depends how you define relationship." Zoro answered slowly. "We had a mutual relationship. In one word, a friendship. I cared for you like you care for Sakuya or anyone."
Amy left out a sigh, "Oh." What type of sigh, Zoro couldn't figure out. A sigh of hope? A sight of relief? A sigh of anger?
"That's good. I thought we had something more than a friendship because…," she paused as she placed a hand over her heart, and then laughed. "I'm relieved that we didn't do anything I might regret."
"Why is that?" Zoro blurted again without thinking and cursed at himself again.
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She scoffed, "I'm a princess and the damn world wants to marry me." That got his attention.
Rolling her eyes, she continued, "No body knows how it is. They say, 'look, there's the Pirate King's daughter. If I marry her, I'll be king.' When will people know that heritage or bloodline or even a little piece of paper is not something that defines you as a king or queen? I never wanted to be a princess, but my father wanted to protect me. When I as little, remember the Arlong story? I knew why he was angry. He was the only one that acted against Gold Roger's Will. I love my father and I always will. Because of his Will, I became Princess of the Pirates, but I'm not related to him. Not a single drop of my blood is his."
"Why are you telling me this?"
"I trust you. I trust Luffy. I trust your crew members. I don't know why, but you're the only one that needs to know for now." She smiled at Zoro and then looked up at the ceiling, "Have you ever found the one you've dreamed of all of your life? That you'll do just about anything to look into their eyes? And when you finally found the one you've given your heart to, to only to find that one won't give their heart to you?" She turned to look into his eyes, "You want to know my theory on love? Well, I believe all love starts with a friendship and then it grows into something more. Love is earned after many experiences, but respect and companionship are first and far more important." She jump off the bed and swung around to face with her hand over her heart. "Perhaps… I'll see you again in the future…. And we, no, so I can get to know you again."
"Perhaps. You know, you don't seem so blood thirsty."
"Something in me changed. After meeting Luffy and you, I feel different, like a new person. I'll see you later." Zoro fell back on the bed after she left the room.
Both pirate crews stayed at Monokai Island for three days after recovering from the battle. The Straw Hat crew sailed off toward the Grand Line where as Amy's crew decided to explore the East Blue before going back to the Grand Line.
Upon leaving, Amy visited the Straw Hat pirates one last time. Luffy continued to call her Dagger and refused to call her by any other name. Amy didn't mind at all. As she bid farewell to them, Malik found his way to Zoro.
They looked at each other with blank expressions. Finally, Malik spoke, "If I had a right arm, I would shake hands with you and congratulate you."
Zoro smirked and stuck out his left hand, "Like you, I'm ambidextrous." They shared a chuckle before Amy jumped in between them.
"Hey guys," She smiled widely and draped her arms over their tall shoulders. Of course she was floating above the ground. "Heh, Malik, that's the first time I heard you laugh since… a long time ago... "
"I'm glad your back." Malik used his left hand to lightly pull her down and draped his arm over her shoulder.
She smiled and leaned toward him. "Thanks…"
"Zoro," She turned to him, "Farewell, my fellow swordsman. When you defeat Mihawk, I'll come find you and see if you can best me."
"I will." He laughed. "I will not lose my title as the World's Greats Swordsman to a princess who uses a fan." Amy laughed and bid him good-bye again.
Amy and Malik went back to the ship Ming Shu, Governor Kai's ship. Sakuya, Nikola, and Osito waited for them. Two new crew members were added to the three member crew.
Amy decided that Nikola was a new part of her extended family. His real family was now gone and he was an orphan. Nikola was also the ship's doctor and mechanic and those two was a must on the ship.
Zachary Eliwood was placed jail but he had a right to report Osito as a murderer to the Marines. Governor Kai released Osito from his duty as his guard captain to join Amy as part of her crew. Osito justified himself, "I'm called a murderer, so why not a pirate and murderer."
"Ready?" Nikola asked cheerfully.
"Of course." Amy replied with a smile, "I've been ready for a long, long time. Set sail crew!"
"Where are we headed, princess?" Sakuya asked.
She smiled and looked up, "Release the sails and let the wind blow us anywhere. I'm up for anything."
"Aye, Captain!"
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EDIT: Amy is not Gold Roger's Blood Daughter, but Adopted Daughter. Chapter 17 is… a preview of squeal! Or a continuing epilogue. (Warning: Don't be angry… I had to do it.)