Two years ago, a promise was made between two people on the shores of Phantom Island. He said he would find her no matter what. She made him promise to keep his word. They went there seperate ways but never forgot the other. Now, two years have past and there dreams have been fullfilled. It's time to see just how far he will go to keep his word.

Chapter 1

"Vivi. It's been two years. This country can live without you. You're my friend and I'll miss you, but it's time you left this country. I can see it in your eyes more and more every day. You want to be back with them." Kohza said. He and Vivi were taking a walk around the palace. It was a beautiful, cloudless day in Alabasta.

"But Kohza, I can't just leave everyone behind. And you're wrong! This country needs me! I can't leave. What about my father? And Chaka? Igaram? I can't just dump all my responsibilties on them! Don't you understand!?" Vivi asked.

Kohza sighed. "You're becoming more and more distracted from your duties lately. The more you think about that Strawhat and his crew, the more distracted you become. You're no help to Alabasta this way."

Vivi stopped. Kohza turned around to look at her. Vivi looked at him with such feirceness in her eyes that Kohza took a step back. "I love this country!!!! Don't you EVER say I'm no help!!!!!" Vivi stared at him for another minute and then turned and walked away.

"I guess this means our walk is over." Kohza said as he watched Vivi walk away.

The next day Kohza came to the palace to appologize to Vivi. He had thought she would have been over it by now but she hadn't come to meet him for there walk. He finally figured he had better go appologize.

When he walked up to the door the guards held there weapons out to stop him. "Hey! Come on you guys! You know me! I'm just here to see Vivi!" he cried.

"The princess told us that she did not wish to see you and that we were to keep you out. Sorry Kohza. Princess's orders." the guard on the right said.

"Hmph." Kohza said as he turned and walked away with his hands in his pockets. He hadn't realized he'd made Vivi that upset. Now he was more determined then ever to find a way to her room and appologize. As he was walked through the courtyard and toward the main gate, he spotted Pell.

"Hey Pell!" Kohza called. "I need a favor!

"What is it now Kohza? Why aren't you with Vivi?" Pell asked.

"I...umm...sort of said some things yesterday that made her mad. Now she won't talk to me and she has guards in front of the door that won't let me in. Can you fly me up to her room to appologize?" Kohza begged.

Pell sighed. "Normally, I would never dream of disobeying the princess's orders, but, this one time I'll make an exception. But don't expect me to help get you out of these things all the time. This is a one time deal."

Kohza brighttened. "Thanks Pell." He climbed on Pell's back as Pell began to change into his half form. Then they flew up toward Vivi's bedroom. Pell dropped Kohza off on the balcony outside her room.

"Good luck Kohza." he said and then flew off.

"Thanks." Kohza said. He turned around to face the two doors leading into Vivi's room. He gathered up his courage and knocked.

Suddenly Vivi burst out the doors. Before Kohza knew it, he was pinned on the ground with Vivi's knee in his stomach and her Peacock Slashers at his throat. "Kohza?!" she ask in surprise. She stood up and pulled her string slashers into her sleeves. "What are you doing here?" she asked. Her voice was cold.

"I came to appologize but it looks like you should be the one appologizing to me." he said rubbing the place where her knee had been.

"Hmph. You deserved it." Vivi replied. She had her back turned to him.

"Anyway, I'm sorry for what I said yesterday. I didn't mean it that way." he said.

"Then how did you mean it Kohza?" she asked.

"I just want you to be happy. I can see how miserable you are. You miss them." Kohza replied.

Vivi sighed and turned around. "I'm sorry too. I guess the only reason I got mad was because what you said was the truth. I do miss them and I have been next to useless for this country lately. But is it really that obvious?"

"Yes." Kohza said reluctantly. "Vivi, go to them. I'll stay here and cover your leave."

"But Kohza-" Vivi started to protest.

"No buts. You've given so much to this country. For two years your heart has been with them but you forced yourself to stay here. You sacraficed your happiness in order for this country to grow and prosper. Everyone is happy just like you wanted. It's time for you to do something for yourself for once." Kohza said.

"Are you sure you'll be all right?" Vivi asked.

"So you're saying you'll go?" Kohza said.

Vivi gave a small sigh. "Yes. I'll go." she said.

"Get your stuff together. You leave tonight." Kohza said.

Late that Night

Vivi picked up one of her bags and handed it to Kohza. Then she picked up the other one. Vivi had tried to pack lightly but she had found it hard to leave anything behind.

As they started to leave Vivi suddenly said, "Kohza wait! I can't just leave without an explination. I can't not say goodbye." She suddenly began to cry. She knew that she wanted to leave but she hadn't realized it would be this hard.

"Here. Let me take your bag. I'll take them out to the courtyard and tie them to my horse." he said. Then as he handed her a piece of paper he said, "Here. I thought you might want to say goodbye." After that he walked at the door leaving Vivi standing there.

She looked down at the piece of paper. Finally she sat down at the desk in her room and began to write.

A little while later, Vivi joined Kohza out in the courtyard. She handed him the letter. "Give this to my father when he finds out I'm gone." she said. She then gave a long, shrill whistle. Karoo came running around the corner. Vivi climbed on him. Then, with one last look at the palace, she and Kohza began their journey to Nanohana.

Well, there you have it. Chapter 1 is done. Please Review!