Reflections

By-NoodlesRamin


"So… what will you do now that the war is over?" Kino questioned.

I thought better of my reply but just smiled at her hoping she would understand.

"Someone is waiting on me…"I answered. " I've been a total idiot where she was concerned but I hope she'll understand."

"I'm happy for you …and her." Kino muttered crestfallen. " I often thought that we wouldn't make it through this but the Cap has made good on his word. We've been through hell and back but we're here and there is a lot of rebuilding to do."

"What will you do?" I asked her.

"I've been thinking of leaving the service, and maybe start a business…something inland, I'm tired of the ocean." She chuckled at that but I couldn't laugh along with her. To be honest this war had drained her of her energy. Whenever I look into her brown orbs, I'm reminded of the terror and struggle we endured out there on this endless blanket of blue; and I'd be glad never to be wrapped up in it again.

"Have you ever heard the story of Picaros? Picaros was an olden pirate and he made his fortune by looting the high seas and he was very good at it, he and his merry lot of Hyenas. But Picaros lacked something that he couldn't steal and that was the heart and hand of Helene a maiden of the ocean. He'd seen her at low tide combing her hair in the fog of early morning and had called out to her but she disappeared and for days and days after she played the same trick on him. He begged the gods for understanding and on one morning he jumped off his ship into the tide to claim her. The waters were rough but he endured and soon came upon her. She smiled at him and as he reached out to touch her cheek an envious wave crashed down on him, he struggled with it but couldn't over come it's tumble and there he rests in the ocean looking forever up for his Helene."

"That … was…"Kino fumbled on words unable to reply.

"I've been waiting for my wave to drag me away from you but you're here and so am I and the only thing standing in our way…is me."

A fiery gust blew but nothing could rob them of their moment as they held each other uncaring as to who saw them on the upper deck.

" I have one thing to ask of you Hayami…" Kino broached as she retreated from their embrace. "Please give up the smoking…you taste like an ash tray."

Riotous laughter broke forth from the pair on deck as the sun danced out from behind the clouds to prance across the heads of those that moved busily along the port. Yuri busy shouting orders in the captain's stead.

"Things always work out..." The Captain muttered to his cap as he threw it onto his desk. "I've done my job and I'm going - there is something to be said about serving your country but it's time I did something less dangerous with my time..."he smirked to himself as he exited the cabin. "Yuri will make a good Captain...I've no doubt about that...but All's well that ends well..."


Ok this is my first story so be gentle with me…don't own don't sue…I hope you like it…Read Review…ruminate…peace and chicken grease!