Chapter 34: Going Merry

Everyone followed Merry to the other side of the island. Nami had joined us as well. She kept looking at Honey and looking away. 

"Here it is, my creation, my ship for you," Merry said proudly. 

The Going Merry was a true icon. He had seen it on the show and is now seeing it here. The Going Merry was a small, wooden ship with a white hull and a red stripe running down the middle. It had two masts, each with a lateen sail. The main mast was the tallest. The sails were white with a red cross in the middle. The ship's figurehead was a sheep's head. The ship had four cannons: one in the bow, one in the stern, and two on the sides. 

Luffy and Usopp were jumping up and down and shouting, "Thank you!" repeatedly. Zoro smiled. Nami also had a small smile on her face. 

They boarded the ship and looked around. The ship had a cabin, which had four bunk beds.The cabin also had a table and chairs, a closet, and a chest for storing belongings.

There was a kitchen, which had a stove, a sink, a refrigerator, and a cupboard for storing food. The dining area was located on the deck of the ship and had a table and chairs. Finally, the bathroom had a sink, a toilet, and a shower. It was a nice ship fitting for the Strahawts, Ben thought. 

He saw Luffy at the kitchen and said, "You're going to need a chef to use this kitchen right."

"You are right, I need a cook for my crew," Luffy replied.

"There is a restaurant called the Baratie where there is good food and you might even find a cook there," Ben said.

Luffy eyes looked like they were on a mission. "Lets go to Baratie now," Luffy shouted. 

"Are you coming as well Ben?" Luffy asked. 

"No, I have some other fish to fry," he replied. 

"Shishishi," Lufy laughed and added, "Next big guy is mine."

"Sure, there are a lot of wild animals which need to be taken down," Ben said. 

Luffy put his hand forward for a fist bump and said, "To our friendship."

Ben also fist bumped back and said, "To our friendship."

Ben thought Luffy was very trusting.

Ben, Alvida, Merry, Kaya and Honey disembarked the Going Merry.

"Let's set sail," Luffy shouted. 

The ship departed with Luffy laughing and waving. 

"Okay let's head off now as well," Ben said.

 "Where are you going, my love?" asked Alvida. 

"To Cocoyasi Village," Ben exclaimed. 

They girls nodded. They walked back to the Kaya mansion and Merry had already packed her belonging. 

"Take care of this mansion Merry," said Kaya.

"I will Mistress," replied Merry.

"Please take care of the Mistress," he said to Ben.

"Sure," Ben replied as he grabbed Kaya by the waist.

"Off me pervert," Kaya said while blushing. Ben chuckled. Ben took his arm off her waist. Merry was a bit annoyed.

"I will take care of Kaya with my life. She is precious. I know she has been through alot. I will help her, give her the happiness she deserves," Ben said in a serious tone. 

Merry replied, "Thank you." Kaya was red as a tomato. Alvida giggled while Honey smiled. 

Merry said his goodbye and stayed at the mansion. Everyone else left to go to the Miss Love Duck. 

As they were travelling, Alvida said, "Quite a speech back there, almost thought you asking for her hand could make a girl jealous my love."

Ben smiled and grabbed Alvida by the waist and kissed her. 

"Pervert," Kaya said with a blush.

"I hope that was enough to keep the jealousy away," replied Ben. 

"It's a start," Alvida said. Ben released Alvida and walked towards Honey. Honey saw his intention. Ben grabbed her by the waist and kissed her as well.

"I didn't forget about you and your kiss," Ben said. 

Honey nodded and said, "Well last night…" 

"I don't want to hear it, you perverts," Kaya said and marched ahead. 

They all giggled and followed Kaya to the Miss Love Duck. They saw their ship and HQ standing on the side. They boarded the ship. 

"It's a lovely ship but seems more to match Alvida than you Captain." Kaya said. 

"The Miss Love Duck was Alvida's original ship when she was Captain but gave it to me when I became Captain," Ben explained. 

"Yes, I wanted to be with my love and he wanted to be Captain so here we are." Alvida added.

"Don't you miss being Captain?" Kaya said.

"I'm with my love and all that matters to me and protecting his harem," Alvida replied back. 

Kaya was about to reply when HQ approached the group. "Welcome back Master, I have protected the ship," she reported. 

Kaya saw a twin of Honey Queen but a demon version. HQ turned to Kaya and said, "Welcome to the harem Mistress."

"Are you a twin of her but do you also have a devil fruit?" Kaya asked. She forgot to talk about the harem in the confusion. 

"I am A.S.S Model HQ. A sentient being capable of intelligence and performing task," said HQ. 

"Thinks of it as a robotic clone, there much we don't know about HQ but she has helped in our training so far. I think she will be a great help in the upcoming wars with the World Government, and Yonkos," Ben said.

"Correct, I will protect his harem," HQ said.

"That's my job," Alvida interjected. 

"We haven't even left and it's getting crazy," Kaya sighed. 

"Let's set sail to Cocoyasi Village," Ben ordered. 

"Aye Aye Captain," Honey, HQ and Kaya said together. 

"Let's do it my love," Alvida replied. 

HQ walked over to the Captain helm and raised the anchor. Alvida and Honey raised the sails down. The Miss Love Duck started sailing away.

"We will come back to visit someday," he whispered to Kaya. 

"I know, it's time for our adventure," she replied. 

Kaya leaned onto Ben and thought about the adventure ahead of them.