Calm Belt
The next day came and Bear was the first one who woke up. He walked out onto the balcony, and took in the scenery. It was a glorious day. He then heard Tai Ku stirring.
"Good morning," Bear greeted his friend to the new day.
"Morning," Tai Ku yawned, "what time is it?" Bear looked at the sky.
"It's about ten or eleven in the morning," he explained, "you could sleep longer if you wanted to." Tai Ku shook his head.
"I think it's time to wake up," he said with a smile. Soon after words, Colt woke up.
"Morning sleepy head," Bear joked.
"Morning Sensei," Colt said with a tired voice.
"Do you think Amy's awake?" Tai Ku asked.
"I don't know," Bear replied. The door to the room opened and there stood Amy wearing a royal dress.
"What do you guys think?" she asked happily. Colt was dumbstruck. Bear and Tai Ku smiled.
"What's up with the dress?" Bear asked.
"I just wanted to try it on," Amy replied, "Vivi's old clothes fit me just fine. Say something Colt." Colt shook himself back into reality.
"You look incredible," he finally stated. Amy seemed to blush, and Bear chuckled a little bit.
"What's so funny?" Amy asked.
"Nothing," Bear replied, "but you do know that those clothes will have to stay here."
"I know," Amy stated, "but I've always wanted to wear something like this."
"Maybe Vivi will give it to you," Colt stated, "I do think it suits you." Amy blushed again, but then shook it off.
"Thanks," she stated before leaving. Bear stared at Colt who was staring at the spot where Amy was standing. He looked over a Tai Ku and he nodded his head.
"So," Bear said as he was rubbing his hands together, "shall we go have some breakfast?" Tai Ku and Colt nodded their heads and they headed into the dining hall. Cobra, Pell, Chaka, Vivi, and Amy were waiting for them.
"I trust that you slept well," Cobra said happily.
"Yes," Bear replied, "and today we need to set sail." The group was stunned to hear that.
"Are you sure?" Vivi asked, "I mean, it's been over fifteen years since we last saw you."
"I understand," Bear stated, "but we now have a tight schedule to keep. On our way back, we will stop here and then we'll catch up. I'm sorry, but we need to get moving as soon as possible." Everyone saw the seriousness in Bear's eyes. Cobra nodded his head.
"Very well," he stated, "can you stay for breakfast?"
"Of course," Bear stated, "we'll need our strength." The feast was served moments after words. They all talked and ate like they did last night. After the feast, and after Amy changed into regular clothes, it was time for farewells. Cobra, Vivi, Pell, and Chaka escorted them to their ship. Cheers from the crew welcomed them back to their ship. Amy, Bear, Colt, and Tai Ku boarded their ship and looked back at their friends.
"You better visit again soon!" Vivi shouted.
"We will!" Amy shouted back, "we need to talk some more!" Vivi nodded her head. Then, the Seacalibur sailed out into the sea. They waved goodbye to their friends that were standing on the shore.
They sailed to the south of Alabasta, and the crew was getting worried. Colt looked around and saw all of these faces.
"Sensei," Colt said in confusion, "why does everyone look so worried?"
"They think we are going through the Calm Belt," Bear replied, "which they are right." Everyone then looked shocked.
"YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!" Tai Ku shouted.
"I am," Bear stated, "we use to be able to do it in the old days."
"WE HAD MORE MEMBERS THEN!" Tai Ku continued to shout, "DOING IT NOW WOULD BE SUICIDAL!" Bear laughed.
"I think we can pull it off," Bear stated, "and I order you to stay on course. We have to get through the Calm Belt. It's the fastest way to get to Warship Island." Tai Ku seemed to calm down. Colt stepped up to Bear.
"What's there?" he asked.
"You'll have to be a good student and wait," Bear stated, "I can't tell you right now." Everyone seemed confused.
"As you wish," Tai Ku stated, "GET THE ORES READY!" The crew rushed about to get the ores ready to start rowing.
"Are really going to go through the Calm Belt?" Amy asked nervously.
"Yes," Bear said strongly, "we are." The crew was in place, and then the wind stopped blowing. Colt looked around the water to see if there was any Sea Kings in the area.
"Let's get moving," Colt said quietly. Tai Ku then started changing. He was now a large snow owl.
"Keep an eye out for us," Bear stated. Tai Ku nodded his head and took to the skies. The crew started rowing with all of their might. Colt and Amy were nervous about the situation. Bear looked at his crew and smiled.
"I hope we make it through this," Colt whispered.
"ORES IN NOW!" Tai Ku shouted. The crew did what they were told, and then froze after words. Colt could feel the presence of something huge near them, but didn't say anything out of fear. After what seemed like forever, Colt couldn't feel the presence anymore.
"Are we good?" Colt asked in a quiet voice.
"ROW!" Tai Ku shouted. The crew started to row again. Bear changed into his half bear form and started to help the crew. Their speed doubled when he joined. Colt was amazed how fast they were going, and he started to believe that they would make it. After what seemed like forever, the wind and current picked up again.
"WE DID IT!" everyone shouted for joy. Bear turned back into a human, and Tai Ku landed on the ship.
"That's so cool," Amy said in amazement. Tai Ku transformed back into a human.
"That's what happens when you eat the Snow Owl Devil Fruit," he said with a smile.
"Yeah," Colt stated, "after all, we have four people on this ship with Devil Fruit powers." Bear nodded his head and stared into the distance.
"Warship Island is further to the south!" he shouted to his crew, "let's go!" Everyone shouted in agreement and set their course.
The group leaves Alabasta with a heading for Warship Island.
They even brave the dreaded Calm Belt to get their faster.
Will they find what they are looking for?
Find out in the next chapter of. . . .
One Piece
The Fallen Child
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