Clash of Swords

There inside the quarters, Zoro lying on his bed, the scene he saw played on his mind as if a broken den-den mushi was showing the images of Robin and Ace together. "SHIT! Why did I have to see that stupid thing?" The swordsman protested as a sigh slipped out his mouth, he was certainly not prepared to stumble across such a scenario that made him over think the situation, which made him more confused.

"Tssss…" The swordsman hissed as he covered his eyes with his arms.

As the night pass by, the already irritated swordsman sat up from his previous position. "Why can't I remove that shitty thing off my mind?" He protested as he scratched his head, looking around he sees two vacant beds. Zoro realized that the door did not open indicating if someone will come inside or go outside the room.

Luffy and Ace still didn't return. He thought to himself, Luffy might still be eating his guts off the kitchen… He said as he remembered that Ace was with Robin when he decided to sleep. Shit! If Luffy is still eating, that means Ace and Robin are still together outside! He thought as his palm went to his face.

A sigh slipped through his mouth as thoughts and images started flashing in his mind. Shit… This again! He thought as he looked at the ceiling of the quarters, should I go out and check them. He thought again as he looked glanced at his bed. "I respect him since he is Luffy's brother, but he gets close to Robin…" He hissed as he imagined graphic images of him and her. "Damn it!" He said as a pillow hit his head.

"If you don't shut up you shitty swordsman, I will be the one to shut you up!" Sanji yelled as he turned around facing the wall. Zoro on the other hand glared at the blonde-haired man across the room. I will get back tomorrow you sick cook! He thought as he was contemplating if he should go out and check or just stay in the quarters.

"Shit. What a lousy Idea to go back here." He said as he realized that he shouldn't just gave up from the conversation he had with Robin. I should have acted like a man! He thought, However if I persisted, she might think that I am annoying. He thought as he looked at the door.

SHIT! Shit! Shit! He thought as a sigh yet again went out his mouth, but in the middle of his dilemma, he heard footsteps from outside going to their direction that alerted the tired swordsman. SHIT! He thought as he looked around, "Damn it! They must not see me awake." He said as he hurried and lay down on his bed and pretended to sleep as the door opened but no one entered the room.

Who might that be? Luffy? Ace? Or Both of them? He thought as he listened carefully but no footsteps were evident.

Why am I bothered with this? The swordsman just hissed in his thought and just decided to lie down until he fell asleep. As Zoro closed his eyes and started to wonder in his thoughts the door opened again and faint yet obvious footsteps was evident in the small room.

"I'm so full!" Luffy said happily holding his stomach as he looked around the room. Why is everyone still sleeping? He thought to himself as he looked back at the figure behind him. "Ace, what time is it?" He asked his older brother.

Ace looked at his brother and patted his head. "It's still late, you better get some sleep." He replied as he went to his bed. He placed his hat on the side, lay to his bed, and started to sleep.

"Shhhhh, they are still sleeping!" Luffy said as he continued to walk.

Zoro heard Luffy's bed making a faint sound as he stepped on the mattress and lay down. "This is some nice meat!" Luffy said as he started to hear him chew and eat. Damn it Luffy! The swordsman thought, then his eyes widened when he realized something.

He quickly opened his eyes and looked at the bed where Ace slept, there he saw a figure laying down which made the swordsman release a breath of relief. At least he is sleeping now! He thought as he closed his eyes. So she is alone outside again. He thought as he glanced at Luffy who was still eating.

Shit if I stood up, Luffy will see me... I will take with her later. He thought as he closed his eyes, Might as well get some sleep. He added as the young swordsman remembered the kiss they shared earlier that caused a faint smile to form on his mouth.

Minutes pass by as the young swordsman continued to yawn, Shit.. I really need to sleep. He said as he yet again closed his eye and finally fell asleep.

At the shine of the moon, the raven-haired beauty stared at the calm waves hitting Sunny. It was truly a peaceful night, remove the fact that Zoro came barging out and kissing her while Luffy raided the kitchen and Ace following his brother.

It was rather a typical night; azure eyes gazed blankly at the sea watching the reflection of the stars as if it is making the sea sparkle. A sigh slipped out her mouth as she remembered the conversation she had with the young swordsman and how she acted towards him.

The raven-haired beauty glanced at the men's quarters as she thought if Zoro is okay. I should check him… The woman thought feeling guilty of how she acted towards him.

Ace was right. She thought to herself as she looked at the moon. "I think I am starting to understand." She said as a smile formed on her face. I should really thank Ace tomorrow. She thought as she started to walk.

Slowly but surely, the raven-haired beauty reached the door where she thought of the things to say first as she took a long deep breath.

The door opened again but no one entered the room, the light outside slowly illuminated the dark room, people inside can be seen as snoring and breathing sound was obvious.

Robin crossed her arms as arms suddenly sprouted on the sides of each bed; Robin closed her eyes as the hands slowly opened revealing an eye on the palm of each hand. Robin examined each bed slowly as she checked the person who was sleeping. Where…She thought as she opened her eyes while the arms disappeared leaving petals on its wake.

Robin looked glanced at the corner of the quarters, as she suddenly appeared standing beside the bed. The raven-haired beauty stood as she gazed at the sleeping figure. She examined how the person slept, the way he breathes, the way he grumbles on his sleep.

A small smile formed on her face as she leaned closer to the sleeping figure, holding her hair not to touch the person sleeping. "What am I to you?" She said as faintly as possible, she gently caressed the hair of the person but as she touched him, he grumbled in his sleep that startled the raven-haired beauty.

She let go of the person but did not leave place, Robin just looked at him as he continued with his sleep. "I'm sorry if I acted childish." She started to talk at the sleeping man, "I don't know what to say to you earlier." She stated but the situation that occurred earlier was rather new to her, usually every event she could give insight however earlier she wasn't able to do anything.

"You're unfair since you kissed me without saying what you feel." She said as she sighed, "Yet unconsciously I did the same to you." She added. Robin was lost in thought, as she doesn't know what to do. Maybe she was the one who was over thinking, but she cannot help but wonder.

Questions started to rush as she thought of the things she wanted to say to the sleeping man. "I think this move is rather cowardly, but I can't just tell you earlier." Robin said as she gripped on her dress.

Long black hair covered her face as she looked at him. "My reason might be rather stupid, but I don't know if I should…" She said as she bit her lower lip, which she did earlier that night. The whole crew didn't know this, but she usually does this thing when she is trying to control her emotions.

A way for her to contain and conquer her emotions before it gushes out of control. The raven-haired beauty looked at the sleeping man as she leaned again closer to him. "I don't know what you feel for me. I don't know if it's just a phase that you are going through." She said faintly as she stared at him.

"I don't know what this may cause, that's why I talking to you on your sleep." She said as she paused as she stared at the sleeping man. "It's rather selfish, but this is the only way I could say what I feel for you." She added as she looked at him.

Silence followed as the raven-haired beauty clenched her hand forming a fist. Her heart beating, as she felt a rather new emotion. This was certainly the first time she experienced these feelings, the feeling of wanting someone.

"I….." Robin said however, she stopped thinking of the right words to say, I'm hesitating. She thought to herself. Confused at the current situation, she knew all too well that she should not hesitate. "You might be younger than me, but…" She said and paused, "I too don't know how to say this… You are rather special to me... More than should be expected…" She added.

Robin leaned even more closely to the sleeping figure as she closed her eyes and her lips reached the sleeping man's lips. As their lips softly touched, the raven-haired beauty pulled away looking at the sleeping man. "I like you…" She said as she went again for a gentle yet long kiss.

Suddenly, the eyes of the sleeping man opened, but no one was there in front of him. What the hell was that? He thought as he sat up from his bed. He shook his head, looked around, and saw his crewmates sound asleep.

A sigh slipped through the young man's lips as he scratched his head. "Was that all a dream?" He said as he lay down on his bed and tried to sleep yet again.

A shine of light crept into the men's quarters as the ray of light hit the eye of the sleeping swordsman. "Was I dreaming all the time?" He asked as he looked around and saw no one was there.

Zoro scratched his head as he yawned, as sighed as vague memories of last night flashed suddenly. "Why I can't even remember clearly what happened of last night?" He said as stood up, stretched his arms, and grabbed his Katanas that were lying on the side of his bed.

As he walked towards the door, the swordsman remembered a scene from his dream that caused him to stop.

Did we really kiss? He asked himself as a frown formed on his face. "Shit! I can't tell which the dream was and which was real." He hissed as he stood still.

"Shit! What time is it?" Sanji said as he lit his cigar heading towards the door, stomping his feet as he walked.

"We told him not to drink too much that shitty Moss haired drunkard!" He added as he kicked the door.

Lost in thought Zoro didn't really noticed the sound until it was near him. Wait... Zoro thought but before he could react, the door opened wide hitting him on his face. BANG!

Zoro fell to the floor. "THAT HURTS!" Zoro yelled as Sanji stared at him.

What are you doing there stupid? He asked which pissed off the swordsman.

"You HIT me!" Zoro protested holding his head. "And WHO ARE YOU CALLING STUPID you MORONIC CURLY browed COOK!" Zoro yelled as Sanji looked at him with a rather pissed expression on his face.

"It's not my fault you are STUPID enough TO STAND in front of the DOOR!" Sanji said as Chopper and Usopp heard the two yelling and looked at them.

"Wow! They are fighting so early in the morning!" Usopp said as he sighed, while Robin on the other hand glanced at the two men, her attention going straight to Zoro.

Chapter Done.

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