Return to Arabasta
Vivi continued to cry for a few minutes until I ended up falling asleep in Kaito's arms. Igaram approached them and offered Kaito that he would take Vivi.
Kaito - it's not necessary, it doesn't bother me to take it myself -
Kaito carried Vivi in his arms and, along with Igaram, walked in the opposite direction where Wapol went. After arriving and waiting a few minutes, Cobra arrived.
Cobra asked what had happened since he had seen Wapol very enraged and his escort Dalton had apologized, but when Cobra asked him why he apologized, he was called by Wapol and they left.
Igaram explained what had happened and Cobra felt guilty, he was the one who started this problem, at the time that he scolded Wapol during the meeting he did not think that this would result in anything harmful to himself or his loved ones. But now that he stopped to think, he realized that it was a bad decision to have yelled at Wapol. Cobra knew that in those meetings the words said took great meaning and weight.
Cobra - thank you very much Kaito-san for protecting my daughter -
Kaito - I don't need to thank you, I just kept my orders to protect you -
Cobra - anyway, thanks -
Igaram - your majesty, what should we do now? -
Cobra - I don't think Wapol gives us more problems, so don't worry -
Kaito - your majesty is right, but I think it would be best to leave immediately -
Igaram - why? -
Kaito - Wapol will surely stay here tomorrow, and I don't think it's good if we meet them when we descend to the port -
Cobra - yes, Kaito-san is right, it is best to leave now and avoid meeting them, I do not want Vivi to be scared if he sees Wapol again -
As they decided, Arabasta's entourage prepared to descend and set sail. Kaito wanted to go tell his grandmother, but Vivi wouldn't let go. She was still sleeping, but her grip on his clothes was strong and Kaito didn't want to wake her up. In the end, with the help of an officer they found, Kaito was able to send a message communicating that he would accompany King Cobra back to Arabasta and that he would return to Marineford once he made sure they were safe.
The group headed towards the area where they would embark on the gondola. They waited a few minutes until they boarded and the gondola began to descend. During all that time, Kaito continued to carry the sleeping little Vivi in his arms. On several occasions Igaram offered to hold him, but seeing how Vivi slept peacefully, Kaito ended up rejecting his offer.
Once they reached the bottom, the group headed to where the ships moored in the harbor were.
Igaram - your majesty, I will go ahead and prepare everything to set sail -
Cobra - ok -
Kaito - Igaram-san, could you tell my crew to get ready too? -
Igaram - there is no problem, if you'll excuse me -
Igaram increased his speed and went ahead of the rest of the group. For their part, Cobra and Kaito chatted quietly so as not to wake Vivi.
Cobra - it seems that Vivi was very tired -
Kaito - not surprisingly, after everything that has happened it seems normal to me -
The group finally reached the ships, where everything was ready to set sail. Kaito headed straight for Arabasta's ship, but Kalifa appeared in front of him.
Kalifa - and well, could you explain the situation to me -
Kalifa said these words as she watched Vivi in the arms of her captain. Kalifa didn't know the reason, but she didn't feel comfortable with Vivi being so close to Kaito. She knew that Vivi was simply a little girl and didn't have to worry, but she still had a strange feeling that bothered her.
Kaito - it's a long story, I'll tell you when we have set sail and leave Princess Vivi in her room to rest -
Kalifa - ... OK -
Kaito - for the moment let's sail and embark on a trip to Arabasta, I would like to return as soon as possible -
Kalifa - I would like to ask you what the rush is, but surely you avoid the question, ahhh ... well, we will set sail when you give the signal -
Kaito - good -
Kaito said goodbye to Kalifa and embarked on Arabasta's ship. Kalifa stared at Kaito's back.
Kalifa - (what I'm thinking about, I wouldn't have to worry about a little girl, and I don't think they'll meet again) -
Kalifa calmed down thinking that Kaito and Vivi would not meet again in the future or at least a short time later, after that, she went to the navy ship and began preparations to sail.
The two ships were prepared and when everything was ready, they set sail. The ships moved away from the Red Port with a continuous speed.
Kaito headed towards Vivi's room with the intention of leaving her in her bed. When he arrived, he wanted to lay her on the bed, but Vivi didn't let go of her grip on Kaito's clothes.
Kaito - (ahh, and now what do I do?) -
Kaito stood with Vivi in his arms thinking about a solution. After thinking about it for several seconds, Kaito decided that there was no problem that he would also lie in bed and wait for Vivi to let go of her grip on Kaito's clothes.
After lying in bed with Vivi, Kaito waited for many minutes for Vivi to release him, but that didn't happen. Kaito felt more and more tired, had spent the last days training his haki with Garp and had not rested well at night. By the time Kaito wanted to realize, he closed his eyes and his breathing became slow. In the end Kaito ended up falling asleep next to Vivi.
...
The next morning, Vivi woke up and felt she was holding something. She lifted her body and rubbed her eyes. After yawning and stretching your body. She stared where she was.
Vivi - where am I? -
She watched her surroundings for a moment and realized that she was in her room on the ship. Then she felt that there was someone else in her bed. After taking the blankets and lifting them, she saw that next to her was Kaito sleeping soundly.
Vivi - ... -
Vivi didn't know how to react. Vivi did not understand why Kaito was sleeping in her bed next to her. After trying to remember what had happened the day before, she concluded that she had fallen asleep grabbing Kaito by his clothes. After realizing her mistake, Vivi felt very ashamed.
Vivi - (ahhh! How could someone show you that shameful part of me) -
She didn't want to recognize that part of her, but despite showing a mature and serious attitude, in reality she was quite scary and a little crying.
Vivi calmed down after a few seconds and stared at Kaito's sleeping face. She didn't understand why she felt so calm and safe when she was winged by Kaito. It was a feeling she also felt when she was with her father, but Vivi felt it was a little different.
After a few minutes, Kaito began to open his eyes and met Vivi's watchful eye.
Vivi - good morning -
Kaito - oh, good morning ... I think I fell asleep yesterday, sorry I slept in the same bed as you -
Vivi - ... nothing happens, I would have to be the one who apologizes for falling asleep to you -
Kaito - nothing happens, it was normal that you were tired -
Kaito got out of bed and left Vivi's room to give her privacy to change clothes. Kaito returned to his room and after showering and changing clothes, he headed for his ship to explain to Kalifa what happened the day before.
...
Kaito spent the whole morning in his boat explaining the situation to Kalifa and watching part of Tashigi's training. After having breakfast with them, Kaito returned to Arabasta's ship.
Cobra - Kaito-san -
Kaito - your majesty, is something wrong? -
Cobra - nothing important, my daughter asked me where you were and told her that you had gone to your ship, she asked me to tell you to look for her when you returned -
Kaito - thanks, then I'll go find her -
Kaito said goodbye to Cobra and started looking for Vivi by the ship. After not finding her in her room, Kaito searched the deck and after a few minutes found her on the back of the ship.
Kaito - did you want anything from me? -
Vivi - oh, Kaito, if I wanted to talk to you -
Kaito - and what is it about? -
Vivi - well, yesterday I didn't have the opportunity to thank you for helping me -
Kaito - you don't need to thank me. First of all, I couldn't let someone hurt you -
Vivi - anyway, thanks for yesterday -
Vivi bowed, giving Kaito a little bow. Kaito liked Vivi's attitude, in his previous life he was one of his favorite side characters, for him, Vivi represented the perfect ideal of what a nobleman would have to be.
After that, Vivi and Kaito continued talking about the same topics they had talked about before during the outward journey.
The trip passed without noticeable incidents just like the outward journey. After a few days of sailing, the crew saw the silhouette of Sandy Island on the horizon. The two ships headed for the port city of Nanohana. As they approached they saw that they were already waiting for them at the port.
Kaito - well, I think it's time to say goodbye -
Vivi - ehhh, I thought you would stay a few more days in Arabasta -
Kaito - that was my intention at first, but then I remembered that I had to do something and I don't have much time -
Vivi - I see ... -
Kaito - well, don't be sad, we will surely meet again, maybe not soon, but I promise we will meet again -
Vivi - do you promise me? -
Kaito - yes -
Vivi extended her little finger to enforce her promise. In that way the ships approached the port and reached Arabasta.