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Here is chapter 10
Chapter 10: first meetingAfter spying at the Messenger’s house, Jun comes back to the ship to inform Atsuko what happened.
“Atsuko-nee, Jun is back” Yuki calls Atsuko
“Ok, tell everyone go to the meeting room. I’ll be there in a minute”
At the meeting roomEveryone is already at the meeting room
"Jun, what did you find out about that guy?" Atsuko asks
"He is a fake, and the strange looking creature is only a fake, too" Jun said
"As expected" everyone nods and said
"In a room, I found a mask of a beast with two gloves that had claws attacked on it." Jun explains.
"I also found out that that man is associated with some kind of group. To my guess, they could be human trader." Jun said
"It’s them again" Atsuko thought
"I caught their messenger pigeon, and found the letter. It said that ‘the goods will be served in tomorrow evening after the sunset’." Jun continues
"It matches with the time of the ceremony" Rena said
"I see, so they want to capture girls in this way. They will disguise themselves as a beast and a messenger to trick the people in town." Yuu said
"Then they will use that opportunity to catch the girl which implies to be an offer that is taken by the God without any trouble" Mariko adds.
"What a dirty trick" Yuki said
"What are we going to do now? It will be dangerous if leaving Itano-san as a sacrifice" Mayu said.
"We will fake the offer" Atsuko speaks up
"What do you mean about that?" Haruna asks.
"I mean one of us will be the offer instead of Tomochin. When we get to the ship, we will signal the rest to come and attack it. If we are lucky, we will be able to save some of the girls from the previous months" Atsuko explains
"So who will be the candidate for that" Yuu asks
"I will" Atsuko raises her hand
"No way, it’s too dangerous, I won't let you do that" Minami strongly opposes.
"But if it is about the height and figure, I’m almost the same as her. Therefore, they won't realize what happen" Atsuko reasons.
"I won't let you do that no matter what reason it is." Minami insists
"Don't you want to help them?" Atsuko continues
"I don't care. I will find another way to do that. Letting you go into that kind of dangerous task is none of the option" Minami said and looks at her with serious eyes
"But...fine" Atsuko said and sits back.
"Wow, I have never seen this side of Takamina before." Mii thought
"The stubborn captain is defeated" Mariko giggles
"I will do that" a voice comes from the door
Everyone turns around
"Tomo" everyone said in unison.
"Sorry for eavesdropping your conversation, but waiting at home makes me very worry. Therefore I decided to go out here to ask you guy if I can help with anything." Tomo said
"When I knew that they are human trader, I want to do in place of her. I want to protect her." Tomo continues
"Are you sure? This task is very dangerous" Mii asks.
"Yes. I understand Takamina-san's feeling. I also don't want the person I love to be in any kind of danger. I..."
"Tomo, you are stupid" Tomo’s words is cut off by a girl voice.
"Tomochin? What are you doing here?" Tomo said in surprise tone.
"I follow you. I’m afraid that you will do some stupid thing again, and I'm correct." Tomochin said in an anger tone.
"Well, you two talk to each other, we will go out" Minami said to them and pulls Atsuko with him.
Then everyone follow them.
"Tomochin, you are really important to me. I Uhm... love you for a long time. I know you don't love mhmm.." unable to finish his word, Tomochin pulls him down and kisses him on his lips.
"I love you, Tomo. I'm sorry that I did not realize it sooner. I always thought that I love Takamina who saved me from the bandits. 2 days ago, When I saw him again, I thought that this is my chance to be with him. However, this time he is with Acchan. Although I know that I don't have a chance, I still want to try to get him. Just a moment ago, when I heard him strongly against the idea that Acchan will go in place of me, I knew I have no chance. However, it is surprised me that losing Takamina is not as hurt as when I heard that you will disguise as a sacrifice for me." Tomochin said
"At first I thought it is just because you are my best friend. However, when I heard you said that you loved me, my heart is pounding so fast." Tomochin continues
"That is when I realize that my feeling for Takamina is admire and for you is real love" Tomochin shyly said and bends her head down
"Tomochin." Tomo calls her
"But then I realize something..." Tomochi looks at Tomo with angry eyes
"W...wh..what..is it..? Tomochin" Tomo is scared of the girl’s eyes
"I realize that even though you love me for all those years, you never have a gut to confess to me. Even worse, when I cling to Takamina, and try to get him, instead of jealous, you encourage me." Tomochin said
"and want to find another man for me ." She raises her voice
"When I think about that, it is really pissed me off." Tomochin glares at him
Flashback"Tomochin, I know you love Takamina-san. I want to help you, but I know that Maeda-san and takamina-san love each other. I promise you when you are safe, I will find a good man for you" Tomo encourages his friend
End flashback."I'm sorry Tomochin. It is just that I think I'm not match for you. You are beautiful and smart while I'm weak, useless, and cannot do anything good except cooking." Tomo said sadly.
Tomochin heard Tomo said that she flicks on his head
"You idiot, I'm not finding a perfect man. I'm finding the person who love me and likewise. Who said that you are hopeless? You are the most gentle and nicest man in my heart." Tomochin said and hugs Tomo.
"Thank you Tomochin for loving me" Tomo said and tightens his hug.
Then they go to Atsuko and the group and said.
"Acchan, Takamina, sorry for the trouble that I made." Tomochin bows and said
"It's ok" Atsuko said and smiles
"Good to see you two are together with each other." Yuki said.
"Congratulation you two" everyone said together.
"Now back on business, who will replace Tomochin to go to the sacrifice?" Atsuko said.
"As I said before, I will. I will disguise as her" Tomo said.
"No, you cannot" Tomochin againsts
"Tomochin, now I have more reason to do that. You are my girlfriend, and I will protect you no matter what. Trust me, I will be fine" Tomo said
"Ok but be careful" Tomochin said
“What do you think Haruna? Can you disguise him into a girl? More precise, Tomochin” Mariko asks
“Hum…” Haruna looks at Tomo
“Since he is skinny, and his height is almost the same as her, I think I can do it.” Haruna said
"Ok then that settles. Tomorrow we will sneak into Tomochin’s room and replace her with Tomo. Because you will be covered by a black cloth, it will be easier." Atsuko said.
"Rena will escort Tomochin back to the ship. Yuki, Mii, Mayu, and Haruna will stay back to cover for Tomo. You guys try to replace the preparers. Minami, Mariko, I will stay on the ship and wait. Jun and Yuu will hide near the ceremony place to guard. When the ship comes and takes Tomo, you two will sneak into the ship because you two are very fast. You two will wait until the ship go to its hideout. After that you will fire the signal for us to come to that place." Atsuko said.
"Ok" everyone said
"Now everyone, go back to your room and rest" Mariko said.
At night
On the ship deck A tall figure is standing there. She is looking at the sky and whispers.
"I wonder if you still remember our promise."
MorningEveryone in the ship is busy preparing for the battle. Haruna disguises for Tomo.
At noon, they sneak into the city through the forest. Then they stealthily go into the back door of Tomochin’s inn. While Tomochin’s parent is busy with the faked messenger, they go right into Tomochin’s room. Mayu puts sleeping poison into his dark, and aims at the people who prepare for Tomochin. After they fall in sleep, the group steps in.
"Quick Tomo, wear this clothes and sit down" Yuki said
"Rena, lead Tomochin out of the room by the back door" Jun said
"Ok, you guys be careful." Rena said
Time for the ceremony"Don't worry Tomo. We will protect you" Yuki whispers in Tomo ear
"Thank you Yuki-san" Tomo said.
Then they go out of the room. The town people follow the messenger to the shore. Then they lead Tomo to the wooden post and tie him there.
"Please sea god, accept this offer and protect us from the monster." The faked messenger said and raises the touch to the sky.
"Now everyone, please return to your home. Remember no one go out." the man said to them.
"Yes. Messenger-sama" they bow at him and leave.
At the shore Now, there is only him, and Tomo.
"Yuu, look, there is something coming at Tomo’s direction" Jun said
"Here they come. Ready for a big fight Jun" Yuu said and folds his sleeves
"Anytime Yuu" Jun said and holds his fists
The ship is coming closer and closer. Then they park near the shore.
"Hey guys, we have a new good." the fakes messenger said
"How is its quality?" the boss said
"This one is very beautiful sir" he bows and said
"Good, guys, take this one to the storeroom, and lock her there. We will check on her later" the boss said
"Phew. I thought I’m going to die if they take of the cloth right here" Tomo thought
While they are checking on Tomo, Jun and Yuu sneak into the ship. Then the trader moves the ship. When the ship stops, Yuu said to Jun
"Jun, signal everyone. I will go to the storeroom to check on Tomo."
"Ok" Jun said.
Then they separate and do their work.
Jun goes to a corner where no one can see him and fire the signal. The light signal is made by Mii. It is only a light fire to the sky. It makes no sound.
At The Legend
After leading Tomo to the shore, the rest come back to the ship.
"Atsuko, there is the signal" Minami points to the sky and said.
"Good, Yuki, follow that direction." Atsuko said.
"Roger" Yuki said.
Meanwhile, Yuu sneaks into the storeroom to check on Tomo. He unlocks the room and whispers
"Tomo, Tomo"
"Yuu-san. Finally you are here. I'm very scared." Tomo happily said
"Just wait a little longer. Jun already signal Acchan. They will come here right away." Yuu said.
Then he hears someone comes down.
"Someone comes I better hide" Yuu said then locks the door again.
Then he hides in the barrels. A man comes to the room. He is a little drunk.
"I heard that you are very beautiful. Come here let me see you face" he said and runs toward Tomo.
"What should I do? What should I do now?" Tomo is panic
"What a pervert man. Good Thing that Tomo replaced Tomochin “Yuu thought.
When the man is about to catch Tomo, a big explosion come from the ship deck
"What is that sound?" he is frustrated and steps out of the room.
The explosion is the attack of Atsuko's ship. Fortunately for Tomo, they come on time. Then they bridge the two ship and run to the human trader ship
"Who are you? How dare you attack us?" the boss said
"I'm Maeda Atsuko. Captain of The Legend." Atsuko said
"I know what you are doing with people in the “Lantern Town”. We come here to release those poor girls that you captured." Yuki said
"You people again. Last time it is you who attacked Ken's ship. He is weak so that you guy can win. However this time, it is your doom" the boss said and other his man to attack them
They easily take down all the crews. The boss is really mad now. He takes out his sword and run toward them.
"Is that all you got?"
Minami swings his sword and cut half the boss’s sword. Then Atsuko rushes to him and takes him by his neck.
"You know about Ken. That means you in the same group as him. Tell me who your real boss is" Atsuko asks him
"Ha ha ha... With those people like you, want go against my master. Don't make me laugh. He will kill you all" he said and laughs like crazy
"Tell me or I'll kill you right now" Atsuko said in anger
Then once again an arrow flies through Atsuko and shoves into the man’s throat. They look back but see no one.
"Good job you guys" Yuu comes up with all the girls that are captured in the past 5 months.
Then they return to the ship and go back to the island
"Who is the big boss" Atsuko is standing on the deck and thinking.
"Don't worry, one day we will get him" Minami hugs Atsuko and said
"Uh" Atsuko said and smile to Minami
When they get to the town, Tomo tells them everything about the human trader and how Atsuko's group helped him
"Thank you for saving our town" the eldest thanks them
"Sorry about our rudeness" he bows before them
"It's ok you don't have to do that" they bow at him
"If you don't mind, will you stay here to join us in our lantern festival? This will be our very first Lantern festival after two year." the eldest invites them
"Thank you for you offers. It is an honor for us" Atsuko said and bows to him.
Then they return to their ship after a tiring day.
At night of the lantern festival
Atsumina"Atsuko, come here. I have a place I want to show you" Minami said and pulls Atsuko with him.
When they nearly get there
"Atsuko, can you close your eyes for a moment?" Minami said.
"What is it, Minami?" Atsuko curiously asks
"Ssh. It is a secret. Now be a good girl and close your eyes" Minami said
"Ok" Atsuko said and closes her eyes
He leads her to the top of the mountain.
"Ok, now you can open your eyes." Minami said
Atsuko slowly opens her eyes. Before her is a sea of lanterns that is form from the houses, streets, and the market. Minami led her go to the highest place in the town so that she can see everything.
"Do you like it, Atsuko?" Minami looks at Atsuko and asks
"I love it, Minami" she said with amaze tone and hugs Minami
"I'm very happy that you like it." he said
"Thank you Minami. This is the best" Atsuko said and places a kiss on his lips.
Mayuki
Mayu and Yuki walk around the town. Yuki spots something interesting.
"Mayu, they make the flying lantern" Yuki said to Mayu
"Uh, they are so beautiful" Mayu answers
"Mayu, I want to do that too." Yuki said
"Sir, may I have two lanterns" Mayu asks the salesman.
"Sure, here is yours. You can write your wish on there. We believe that when the lantern reaches the sky, our wish will come truth." the man said
"Thank you" Mayu said and returns to Yuki's place.
"Here Yuki. He said that you can write down your wish. Once it reaches the sky, your wish will come truth" Mayu said
"Wow, let's do it Mayu" Yuki excitingly said
Then they fly their lantern.
"What did you wish Yuki" Mayu asks
"I wish that I can be with you forever" Yuki said and smiles to Mayu
"How about you, Mayu"
"It is a secret" Mayu said playfully
"It is not fair. I already told you my wish" Yuki pouts.
"Give me your ear; I will whisper my wish for you.” Mayu said
When Yuki leans closer, Mayu pulls and kisses her lips.
"I wish that I can see your smile every day." Mayu whispers into Yuki’s ear.
WmatsuiJun and Rena are walking along the river while entwining their hands together
"Jun, it has been very long time since we walk together like this" Rena said while walking beside Jun
"Yes, I really happy that I can be with you right now" Jun tightens his hold.
"Jun, do you plan on return to the Matsui clan" Rena asks.
"Uhm... I don't want to go back to that place where is always fighting, tricking. Every time, people face each other with a mask" Jun said
"Here I can be free. Everyone treats me as their family. They see me as who I'm." Jun said.
"Yes, I can feel that although they are pirate but their hearts are pure and kind." Rena said
"Sorry Rena, that you have to follow me around like this" Jun said
"It's ok Jun. As long as I can be with you, I can go anywhere. Besides that, being with them is fun. I can experience what I've never done before." Rena said and smiles.
"Thank you Rena" Jun turns and hugs Rena.
Then they sit on the river band and enjoy the night.
“Look Rena, There are lanterns that floating on the water.” Jun said
"So beautiful!" Rena said
"Rena, do you want to do that?" Jun asks and pulls Rena up with him.
There are a lot of couples there. Jun finds place that no one around and takes out the lantern.
"Let do it together Rena" Jun said and smiles at her
"Uh" Rena said and smiles
KojiyuuYuu invites Haruna to go to the river bank. They sit next to each other and look at the night sky.
"Nyan Nyan, I’m curious, can you tell me how you become the crew in Acchan's ship?"
"Uhm... Acchan saved me from a pirate ship 8 years ago.
Flashback
Haruna's POVI sit alone in a storeroom. I was kidnapped by the pirate when I was walking on the shore. Then they locked me up here. Today I hear a lot of noise coming from above. Then someone opened the door. A young girl with a length shoulder hair
"Hi miss, my name is Maeda Atsuko, you can call me Acchan. I'm captain of the ship named The Legend. You are safe now. You can go to our ship" she said and smiles to me.
"Thank you" I said to her and follow her
"What is your name?" She asks me
"My name is Kojima Haruna, you can call me Nyan Nyan" I said
"Ok, Nyan Nyan, Where is your home? We can take you to there” Acchan said
"I don't want to go home." I said and look down
"Uhm.... Do you want to join us?" Acchan asks me
"Can I?" I ask her with surprise tone.
"Why not?" She said and smile.
Then she takes me to her ship. In the ship, there are another two girls and two men.
"Hey guys, we have a new crew. Nyan Nyan, can you introduce yourself?" Acchan said
"Hi my name is Kojima Haruna, you guys can call me Nyan Nyan." I said and bow to them
"Hello Nyan Nyan, my name is Shinoda Mariko." a tall girl with short hair said
"My name is Kashiwagi Yuki, vice-captain of this ship" a skinny girl with long black hair said
"My name is Minegishi Minami, you can call me Mii."
"My name is Matsui Jun"
End flashback "I think pirate is cool, so I accepted her offer and join them." Haruna said.
"I see." Yuu said
A little silent between them. Then
"Why don't you or Acchan ask me why I don't want to go home?" Haruna asks with curious tone
"Acchan did not ask because she knew it is your personal matter, so I will wait until you willingly tell me." Yuu said and smiles.
"Thank you Yuuchan" Haruna said and hugs him.
Marimii.
At the ship"Mii, don't you want to go to the festival" Mariko asks Mii
"..." Mii is still silent and does his work.
"Mii, did you hear me?" Mariko angrily asks.
"Ah, sorry Mariko, Did you say something?" Mii said
"Never mind, Just stay with all your precious inventions." Mariko said and slams the door.
"Sorry Mariko, just a little more" Mii thought
At the ship deckMariko sits on the bench and looks up to the stars.
"Mii, do you still remember our promise?" Mariko mumbles and tears are rolling on her cheeks.
Suddenly a pair of arms hugs her from behind.
"Of course I remember that" someone whispers in her ear.
Mariko turns around. Her eyes wide opens.
"Mii?" Mariko surprisingly said.
"How can I forget our promise" Mii said and smiles.
FlashbackOn the shoreThere are two little kids, one girl and one boy.
"Hey Mii, I wonder how the stars are like when we look closer" little Mariko said
"Mariko, I promise that one day when I will invent something that will help you look more closely to the stars." Little Mii said and smiles
"Thank you Mii." Little Mariko smile and kiss Mii's cheek
"Mariko, will you always be with me together forever." Little Mii innocently asks
"Yes, I will." Mariko said
"Let do the pinky promise" Mii said.
End Flashback "Here is my present for you" Mii said and gives Mariko a cylinder shape thing.
"Its function is just like binoculars, but I made some changes on that. You can use it to look at the stars." Mii said
Mariko takes it and looks through its lenses
"Mii, thank you it more closer now" Mariko happily said
"So all this time, did you try to make this thing?" Mariko said and Mii nods
"Sorry Mariko, I promised that I will make thing that helps you look the stars closer, but I only can make this one. It just shortens a little..."
"Ssh Mii, you remember our promise is the matter. This thing is more than enough to me." Mii's word is stopped by Mariko's finger
"Thank you for making this thing for me" Mariko said and kisses his cheek.
“One more thing Mariko” Mii said
“You owe me one promise. I want you confirm that once again.” Mii said with serious tone
“What?” Mariko is confused
“You promise me that you will be with me forever.” Mii said and Mariko blushes
“Now I want you to confirm that to me one more time” Mii said and turns Mariko’s face to face him
“Will you be with me together forever?” Mii asks
“Mii” Mariko blushes while looking at his serious eyes
“Didn’t I always with you since that time” she smiles and said.
Mii heard that. He smiles widely and hugs her
“I love you Mariko” he said
“I love you, too, Mii” Mariko smiles at him
Then he leans down and kisses her lips.
“Hooray. You two finally together” Yuu jumps out and said.
“Congratulation you two” everyone said
“Finally, you two confess your love to each other” Minami said.
The two heard the noise quickly pull out
“W...wh..when did you guys get here?” Mii stutters.
“Just in time for the main part” Yuu said and smiles evilly
Everyone giggles while the two is blushing. When they are having fun with each other, a knife flies to Atsuko's direction. She notices and dodges it.
“Who’s there?” Atsuko shouts
“ha..ha..ha. Nice to meet you “The Legend”.” a man in a black clothes and a mask on his face said
Behind him is another man. He just stays silent and crossing his hands.
“You all are annoying pirates. You, captain Maeda Atsuko, You butted in a lot of our business. Our boss is very mad” he said
“So, what do you want now?” Atsuko said with a cold look
“However, our boss will forgive you in one condition.” he said
“What did he want?” Minami asks
“Join force with us. You will get a lot of benefits. You can do whatever you want without any prevention” he said
“What a juice offer” Atsuko steps up and said
“So, you will acc…”
“Too bad, I’m not that cheap and low life to bow down before those despicable people.” Atsuko cuts his word and said.
Atsuko glares at him with strong and determined eyes.
“You..”
“Yes, we will not follow your evil plan.” Yuki steps up and said.
“You people are stupid. You denied this offer, so you are our enemies. You will die now. Black, kill them” the front man said.
Then the man behind steps up
“Her eyes, they are strong and confident. Interesting” Black thought.
He rushes toward to attack her. Atsuko takes out her sword and block his attack. He jumps back
“That sword, how can that be?” he thought
“Maeda Atsuko, you are interesting. This time is just our first meeting. I will just leave like this, but next time you will die under my sword” he said and leaves.
“I’ll always wait for you” Atsuko smirks and said.
“Black, didn’t you hear me. I said kill them now” the man orders.
“I just come here to be your bodyguard. I’m not your servant. Even your boss doesn’t dare to order me around. Next time, I’ll cut off your head if you order me again” Black said while pulling the man collar
Then they leave the place.
“So, now we really pick on some strong enemy, huh?” Yuu said
“That Black guy is the dangerous one.” Jun said
“That’s right, His eyes are full of killing aura” Minami said.
“Uh, we have to be careful with him” Yuki said
“Now, the real battle is about to begin” Atsuko said with a serious look.
In the dark corner of the shipThere are two men with a hood on their head. They stand there and look at Atsuko’s group
“Finally, we found them.” A man said
Somewhere in the forest
“That sword, it belongs to "that person". How can she have that? I have to ask him about that” a man thought
TBC
That is chapter 10. Hope you guys enjoy reading it. Feel free to comment about your opinions.