MELANCHOLY ; one piece

6. - Freedom at last

"So am I the only one seeing Crocodile fly into the air really dramatically?"

The blonde next to me kicked down a Baroque Works member, looking up at the sky to see Crocodile as everyone else followed his movements. Seriously, there's sand following him and everything. God knows what's going through that man's brain right now.

"Crocodile?!"

"I don't know why he flew out from such a place, but..." Sanji started, everyone watching Crocodile fall to the floor, really slowly might I add.

"Who cares? He looks fucking stupid and it is so funny," I laughed as Usopp grinned.

"That's right! I knew it from the start! But in any case..." Usopp started.

"HE WON!!" The Straw Hats, besides Zoro and I, cheered out.

I paused, looking up at the sky as it began to rain. All the years I've spent here, it's never rained.

"The air is clearing up due to the rain..." Chopper pointed out, everyone looking towards where Vivi was.

"PLEASE DON'T FIGHT... ANY MORE!!"

This time, her voice was clear as day, and everyone was able to hear her. Everyone began to put down their weapons, no longer fighting as they turned towards her.

Just then, Crocodile fell onto the floor right behind us, making the crowd murmur. Of course, Usopp got irritated as he glared at the crowd, about to walk forward before Sani stopped him. I stood there with my hand covering my mouth, trying to suppress any laughter. God did Croco look so stupid.

The sound of rain falling was all that was heard afterwards as everyone continued to stare up at Vivi, who resumed speaking. "The rain falling right now... will fall again as it used to...since our nightmares are... all over..."

"The nightmares are over?"

"You can't be serious!"

"There's no way what happened was just 'nightmares'!"

"That's right! We saw the king attack Nanohana with our own eyes!"

"That's right! Koza-San was also shot by the Royal Army!"

"How do you explain the Royal Army's misconduct up until now?!"

"That's not good enough for those who fell in this rebellion!"

"That's right! That's right!"

I scoffed, wielding my weapon with a frown. "If these guys don't get it, I'll show them myself..." I was going to walk over, before I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked behind me to see Zoro, who shook his head as a way to say don't do it. I grumbled but complied, putting my sword away. Doesn't mean I won't do it later!

"Drop your weapons! Royal Army!"

The army froze, looking over to see none other than Chaka at the castle.

"You.." Someone started, before clearing their throat. "Ma-ma-ma... You too, Rebel Army!" Everyone turned their heads to the source of the voice, seeing none other than the Squad Captain, Igaram.

The male held a boy in his arms, stepping forward.

"That's the old pervert from Whisky Peak!" Zoro exclaimed.

"So he was alive!" Nami followed.

"Uhm, who's that?" Chopper questioned, looking at both Nami and Zoro. However, he got no response.

"Everyone, listen! I saw it!" The boy in Igaram's arms sitting up and facing the crowd as he spoke. He explained to everyone that it wasn't the King who attacked Nanohana, but Bon Clay.