-The next day, they have finally reach Orb Island.-
Shin: *Sits up on my bed yawning softly. Hears Haru's voice from the deck.*
Prepare to stop!
Get the plank ready, mate!
Shin: *Stands up and walks out the room and office. Yawns again before speaking.* Ah, Captain?
Haru: *Turns to you.* Morning, Shin. You alright?
Shin: *Stretches.* It's early. What's going on?
Haru: *Messes up your hair.* We're at our destination.
Shin: *Looks at you.* Orb Island..?
Haru: *Nods.* Aye. *Looks around.* Chen, I told you to pull the sails!
Chen: Aye aye, Captain! Apologies, sir! *Goes to the sails, pulling on the ropes.*
Haru: *Walks to the office and takes out my map. Puts the map on the desk and takes a pen, marking the islands we've been to.* And the last, Dreading Archipelago... *Leaves the map on the desk, putting my hands in my pocket. Walks out the office once again.* Alright everyone! Huddle up!
-At Orb Island.-
Hana: Have a great day!
Customer: *Waves at you.* Thank you! You too!
Hana: *Smiles brightly and takes my keys.* I'm running out of my special recipe. *Walks out the shop and closes the door, locking it. Is about to walk back to the market, but hears a people chattering and pointing at something at the horizon.*
Is that the same ship from before?
I think it is!
It's coming back!
Hana: *Turns and looks at the object coming closer.* S-Shin..?
-The ship comes closer and stops at the dock. One of the crewmates puts the plank down on the ship and onto the dock.-
Haru: *Clicks my tongue.* Everyone, let's get off the ship. *Walks on the plank and onto the dock.*
Shindori: *Moves away from the wheel.* Aye.
Skiff: *Nods.* Aye.
Shade: *Puts my hands in my pockets.* Mm.
Chen: *Gets down from the crow's nest and nods.* Aye.
Shin: *Clutches onto my chest and follows behind Haru.*
-Everyone follows Shin and Haru too. They walk to the center of the market square. Everyone is frightened again and chattering.-
Haru: *Raises my hand up, quieting everyone.* Please, don't be afraid of us again.
-The crewmates move away from behind Shin and stand in a row. Skiff on the left, Chen next to him, Haru in the center, Shade next to Haru on the right, and Shindori on the very right.-
Haru: It's me, Captain Haru. We aren't going to take anyone as prisoners today.
Chen: *Laughs just a bit and looks at Shindori. Whispers softly.* See? He even said the name he didn't like us calling him!
Skiff: *Eyes Chen.* Chen.
Chen: *Is quiet now.* Sorry, sir.
Haru: *Takes a deep breath and speaks.* I.. We only came back to return someone. *Moves away, showing Shin.*
Hana: *Looks at Shin.* Shin!
Shin: *Takes a step forward but turns to Haru.* Captain, I.. would like to say my farewells to the you guys.
Haru: *Nods.* Of course.
Shin:*Walks to Shindori.* Starting with... *Looks at you.* Shindori...
Shindori: *Looks to the side, my eyes starting to water up.* Don't say my name like that..
Shin: You're going to be alright without me.. Thank you for teaching me to fight like a pirate.. *Gives you a hug.*
Shindori: *Hugs you back for a second then lets you go.*
Shin: *Walks to Shade next.* I guess this is it for us.
Shade: *Nods.* Aye. *Hugs you, gently patting your back.*
Shin: *Hugs you back.*
Shade: I'm going to miss you.
Shin: *Nods.* So will I. *Gently pulls away and walks to Haru.* Captain Haru.
Haru: *Smiles playfully.* Aye?
Chen: *Nudges Haru's arm.* Captain Haru.
Haru: *Scoffs.* Silence, Chen. *Looks at Shin.*
Shin: *Sighs softly and gives you a hug.* Be safe out there and make sure everyone takes care of each other, alright?
Haru: *Nods.* You know I will.
Shin: *Looks down at my wrist and takes off the skeleton bracelet you gave me on the first day. Hands you it.*
Haru: *Looks at it and shakes my head. Closes your hand holding the bracelet and gently pushes it close to your chest.* Keep it, Doc. It's my gift to you.
Shin: I-I can't though.
Haru: *Pats your shoulder with my hand.* That's an order from your Captain.
Shin: *Nods slowly and puts it on again. Slowly walks to the next person which is Chen.* Chen.
Chen: *Tears falling down my face and wipes it.* Shin..
Shin: *Hugs you.*
Chen: *Hugs you tight, starting to sob.* I'm going.. to miss you...
Shin: *Gently pats the back of your head.* I'm going to, too.. Me too.. Be strong for me, will you?
Chen: *Lets you go and nods.* Aye aye.. I won't let you down.
Shin: *Nods back and walks to the last crewmate, Skiff. Eyes begins to water and starts to sniffs.* S-Skiff...
Skiff: *Pulls you in for a warm hug.* Shin.
Shin: *Starts to sob.*
Skiff: *Sighs softly, my breath shaking. Wipes your face with my sleeve and nods slowly.* Be safe for us.
Shin: *Nods and turns to Hana. Goes to Hana, giving her a hug.* Hana.. I was so worried about you..
Hana: *Hugs you back, tears dwelling up in my eyes.* I missed you too, Shin.. I thought I wasn't going to see you again.
Haru: *Takes a step and walks to Hana. Clears my throat and kneels down.* Hana, I've come to return Shin. For the past seven days, your grandson has become a great doctor, fighter, cook, and a great crewmate to our ship. I feel quite bad taking him away from you and separating you both. *Clenches my fist and stands up.* I was just so desperate to find out about my parents and the future of our crew. *Puts a hand on Shin's shoulder.* Please forgive me, Hana. That's all I have to say. Now that Shin is back with you, I hope you two do well in the future days.
Shin: *Turns and looks at Haru.*
Haru: *Moves my hand away and holds onto an invisible tricorn, tilting it forward at Shin and Hana. Nods at both of you.* Farewell to you both. *Puts my hands in my pockets and turns away. Clicks my tongue.* Everyone... back to the ship!
Aye aye, sir!
-The crewmates walk back to the ship, Haru following behind them.-
Haru: *Looks down at the floor, eyes watering. Tears start to fall and drip down.*
Shin: *Watches as they walk back to the ship. Bites my lower lip, taking a step forward, but freezes.*
Hana: *Notices Shin and smiles softly. Puts a hand on Shin's shoulder.*
Shin: *Looks down at Hana.* H-Hana.
Hana: *Nods.* That's your crew, right?
Shin: *Shakes my head.* Don't say that..
Hana: *Smiles.* He is your captain and that is your crew. You belong there. You are a fighter, Shin. Don't worry about me. I'll do fine. I have a few people that I want to hire and I'm sure they'll be handy.
Shin: Oh Hana..*Hugs you.* T-thank you so much.. I don't know how to thank you properly.
Hana: Mm. *Pats your back.* Now, don't forget to visit me, alright?
Shin: *Gently pulls away and is about to run back to the ship. Turns to you and smiles, wiping my tears.* I won't forget! *Waves to Hana before hurrying to the ship.*
Hana: *Watches you leave then flinches remembering something. Quickly rushes back inside my shop*
Haru: *Is staring at the ground still, until reaching the plank. Is about to take a step on the plank, but feels someone hugging me from behind.*
Shin: *Holds the hug, closing my eyes.*
Haru: *Gently pats your hand, wiping my tears.* S-Shin...
Shin: *Pulls away and nods.*
Haru: *Turns around to look at you.* Aren't you suppose to be with Hana?
Shin: *Looks down.* I want to be a pirate like you guys! I know I was just a doctor back then, but you guys helped me to become and act like a great pirate. I want to continue and fight with you guys! *Looks up at Haru.* You guys are a great crew and I want us to continue to be that way.
Haru: *Smiles softly, moving away from the plank so you could get on first. Crosses my arms, tilting my head at the ship.* Welcome aboard, Doc.
Shin: *Face brightens and walks on the plank once again and onto the ship.*
Haru: *Walks behind you and onto the ship.*
Shade: *Pulls the plank back into the ship, putting it aside.*
-Everyone goes to Shin, group hugging.-
Chen: *Closes my eyes, smiling.* I'm so happy you're back again, Shin.
Shindori: *Sighs softly.* Shin, I already miss you.
Shin: *Hugs everyone back and smiles.* I'll never forget the first day I met you guys...
Haru: It's a lucky chain. It'll protect you. You see...*Shows you my forearm with the bracelet.* I have one also.
Skiff: As a Sub-Capain, it is hard for me to give orders like a Captain. I may not be the best Captain like Haru, but I will do my best for today and tomorrow! To our great Captain and for his recovery!!
Chen: *Offers you my hand.* Please, you don't have to be afraid. I'm right here if you need me, alright?
Shade: *Folds the close and sighs softly.* Shin, not all pirates steal. You know we're not like them.
Shindori: *Nods then shakes my head. Gently pushes your extended hand holding the sword down back close to you.* Keep it, you deserve it.
Captain Haru!
-Everyone slowly pulls away from each other.-
Chen: *Looks at the other members.* See what I mean?
Haru: Hm? *Turns around and sees Hana catching up holding something in her hand.*
Hana: *Shows you the clothing in my hand.* Please, take this.
Haru: *Looks down at it.* A.. Tricorn? *Walks to Hana and continues to stare at the tricorn then shakes my head.* I'm sorry, I can't do that.
Hana: *Carefully puts the tricorn on your head.* I've spent the last few days working on this. *Smiles and fixes the feathers on the hat then looks at you.* A captain like you has to have a tricorn to show how great and brave you are.
Haru: *Smiles brightly at Hana and tilts my tricorn at you.* Thank you very much.
Hana: *Nods.* Aye.
Haru: *Turns around, slowly walking back to the ship.*
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-As they start to sail, everyone at Orb Island waves at the ship, including Hana.-
Shin: *Waves back then sees Haru walking. Starts to follow him.*
Haru: *Is walking to the ship's bow.*
Chen: *Pulls on the sails.* Captain, what's our next destination? *Follows Haru.*
Shindori: *Moves the wheel just a bit as the ship starts to sail. Walks down the stairs and follows Haru.*
Skiff: *Follows Shin and walks aside of him, patting a hand on your shoulder.* It's good to see you again.
Shade: *Walks to Shin on the other side, putting an around Shin.* Welcome aboard once again.
Shin: *Nods.* Thanks, both of you.
-Everyone follows and join Haru on the ship's bow.-
Skiff: *Stands next to Haru. Stares at the horizon and asks.* Where to?
Haru: *Looks at the horizon then takes out my sword from my sheath and points it to the horizon.* Folks, we will begin our journey to the horizon!!
-Everyone takes our their swords from their sheaths and raises it up altogether.-
To the Horizon!!
Fin.