Pieces Of One

#04: First Mission

4 years Later

Marine Ship- Somewhere in South Blue

Deck

"Come one Gale! Look, here is another flashy dress made by Papagu-sama", Bloom grabbed Gale by the neck and burrowed his face on the clothes catalog. 

"Lehar! I've got a bite", Morwen raised his rod and a huge fish ate took the bait. Lehar nodded and gave a thumbs up.  

"Alon! Let's have a match who's going to catch most of the pirates", Kairi went out. Alon just sighed while sitting at the figurehead. "Why not?", he responded. "We'll be splitting in group. Let's have a draw", Alon suggested after spotting the island where they are headed to. "No thanks. I'll just bring Baiju and Lehar with me", Kairi grabbed Baiju's collar. The blonde remained sleeping ignoring his position. "How can you sleep in our first official mission?!", Kairi shook him off. They've been in multiple mission. They sneak in Sengoku's ship and some of them watch from the ship. The only ones who would tend to join without being summoned would be Alon feeling the excitement of battle. Kairi who would like to challenge him. Unexpectedly Baiju who said it'll be a good way to burn some fats. He's been hibernating most of the time and doesn't want to end up like a young Morwen. 

"That's unfair. You're leaving the left overs to Alon", Morwen stepped in after slicing the fish cleanly. "Left-overs, you say", Gale sighed. 

"I don't mind. With Gale in my team, I don't think we'd be in danger", Alon was proud of the green haired scared cat. Kairi sweat dropped as she looked at the trembling guy. "Ah~ you can have him", Kairi remembered falling on her butt after being attacked by Gale. 

"Why don't we go and fill ourselves first? I already cleaned the fish", Morwen suggested. 

"Yeah. It's fish this time", Kairi felt excited looking at the pinkish meat from the huge fish. Alon looked at her smiling face and smiled as well. Bloom noticed it the unusual smile from Alon's face, she looked at the direction of Alon's stare. 

"Let's go. Can't wait to set foot on the island", Alon led the way and they followed except of Bloom and Baiju who's still on the dock. 

"Why didn't you go?", Bloom walked towards the figurehead where Alon will always sit during their voyages. "Jealous?", Baiju asked while his eyes are closed. "Shut up. I hate how you always know everything", Bloom clicked her tongue. "They will always be rival. You'll always be in his side. Depending on how many missions we'll have, you'll always be by Alon's side. Kairi will never agree to be on the same team as him", Baiju stood up properly and walked towards the kitchen. "Idiot, that's not what I wanted it to be", Bloom chuckled. 

Dining Area

The marines are also seated on their respective place. The seven have their seats prepared. "Look at these special fish salad I made", Morwen said proudly. "Yes, yes. Amazing", Kairi nodded with a straight face but there were sparks flying everywhere. "Geek. I hate fish", Baiju looked down on the prepared food. "Cook-san, did you bake any cake? Cookies will do", he lazily asked. 

"You need to eat more fish. You need to build up your muscle", Morwen stuffed fish meat into Baiju's mouth. He's irritated that Baiju wouldn't eat the food he prepared. Bloom sat next to Kairi. "You stayed longer outside. Did you do something?", Kairi asked. "Nothing particularly. By the way Kairi, where is your spear?", Bloom noticed it's not around. "I had it fixed. During the last duel between Alon, the handle of my spear got softened", Kairi scratched her nape feeling embarrassed. "I see, dear Alon used his ability on you", Bloom nervously laughed. 

"Before I forget, I was told by Sengoku-san that we're permitted to use our fruit abilities", Alon announced. "Phew~ That's sweet", Morwen made a victory post.