A Visit to Cocoyashi
By Nopickup
I'm here with my sword on a ship that journeys to Cocoyashi. My lips are smiling at this moment. I can't wait to visit you. I wanna see your orange hair, your brown eyes, your beautiful smile, a picture of yours will do. I remember all the arguments we had, the funny experiences, and the good adventures. I miss them all. But my lips can't really smile to the fullest. Every time I look at my sword, it's your face that always reflects on it. The incident that happened five months ago never fades from my memory.
It is because of you that I am still living. I owe you my life.
I had this duel with the eagle-eyed. He was so strong and so skillful. My abilities were no match to his. I was already down. He had almost won. He's going to hit his last that would finish me. I tried to stand up to fight. I picked up my sword and gave up the last of my energy to that last strike of mine. But you blocked my way. You stopped him and stunned him. I defeated him. You saved my life.
I am now here in your homeland, Cocoyashi. Hey, I now see Nojiko. She hasn't changed. She still has short, blue hair. Everything is nicer now since Arlong was gone. Wait, I'll just go to a nearby store. Then I'll visit you. Afterwards, I'll exchange stories with your sister.
Good thing it's a nice day today. The weather seems fine. So I can talk to you longer. Few more steps and I'll reach you.
Hi. I'm here. Anyway, I brought you some fresh, white flowers. I hope you'll like it. Can I kneel down before you? So it would be easier to talk to you. I'm glad to see you again. Even though, not literally.
Oh, the wind is blowing.
The blood is still there. Even if I can't see it with my naked eyes, no matter how many times I wash my sword, the stain never goes away.
Hey, this cross I made for you is still standing strong.
Excuse me for laughing. I just remember the times I was with you. You would always command me and I would answer you back. Oh, when I remember those times, it always makes me smile.
Oh Nami, I miss you already. I miss you so much. If I had just been a little stronger back then, you would be sitting here by my side, and your blood wouldn't stain on my sword.
I'm sorry…