Summary: Vivi awaits the day when she will be reunited with her nakama.
The wind rushed across the white face of the crescent moon, swirling and creating miniature sandstorms in midair.
The light filtered in through the window and illuminated a young girl with blue hair cascading down all around her. Beside her was a large yellow duck.
Vivi sat on her bed, gazing at the new wanted posters distributed by the Marines. She flipped through the posters, staring at the familiar faces and one unfamiliar one.
Everyone had a bounty now and she was sure they would be proud.
"Look how much stronger they've gotten Carue," she said softly to her companion beside her.
The Spot-Billed Duck had grown considerably more since the Straw Hats had left Arabasta a long while ago.
Carue gave a small quack in answer and Vivi chuckled.
"I think they're doing just fine," she continued, still gazing at the pictures. "Even if they declared war against the World Government, they'll be okay."
There was a small silence before Vivi leaned back against her pillows.
"I hope they'll be okay… I can't help but worry. It's kind of silly because they're so strong but the Marines are also strong," Vivi said, turning to Carue.
The duck gave the princess a gentle nudge of assurance and she patted his head.
"But I have faith in them. Someday, they'll come back here to pay us a visit, Carue. We should throw a banquet for them right? To celebrate Luffy becoming Pirate King," Vivi said happily, a smile on her lips. "They are my nakama after all. I can't wait until that day."
Carue nodded and quacked.
"They can tell me everything about the adventures they've gone through and we can show them all around Arabasta and how much has changed since they left. It would be so much fun and exciting," she sighed, imagining all the things they could do.
There was a knock at her door and after a "come in" from Vivi, Igaram slipped through and closed the door behind him.
"You're still up Vivi-sama?" he inquired in a whisper.
The princess smiled and nodded, looking down at the wanted posters in her hand.
"Ah I see. That. Still looking at those so late at night?"
Vivi nodded and laughed quietly. "You're surprised at this?" she asked with amusement in her voice.
Igaram merely shook his head. "I guess I shouldn't be," he replied. "What's on your mind to stay up this late?"
"I'm just thinking about them and wondering how they're doing and where they are."
"The CP9 incident took place at Water Seven so they should be almost halfway to their goal."
Vivi nodded, pleased and with a proud glint in her eyes, reflecting moonlight. "Yes they are. Not many make it that far but of course I shouldn't be surprised. They are my nakama after all. They'll come to visit us again soon Igaram."
The man smiled. "Are you going to stay up much longer?"
Vivi shook her head. "Don't worry I won't."
Igaram nodded and left the room, closing the door gently behind him.
The princess looked at the papers in her hands one last time before getting up and tucking them securely in a desk drawer.
Until she sees her nakama again, she'll be cheering them on for the accomplishment of their dreams. She will always be rooting them on, knowing that when they come back, there will be much merriment.
Vivi sighed and smiled to herself. She often reminded herself of a long-distance cousin. Although she was far away, she was still a part and shall remain in her nakama's family.
A/N: Finally! Although I'm not sure if I got the Japanese for cousin correct.