Chapter 3

While nighttime fell, and the flesh pink sky gave way to the moon and stars, Usopp and Kaya took some boats to a nearby island, where the moon shimmered over the water. "Mm, this is so nice, babe". "It's so peaceful out here". Kaya said, as she sat in Usopp's embrace, kissing him on the lips. "It truly is". Usopp mentioned. "I love the stars over the water…it looks so nice, in every way". Usopp kissed Kaya's lips, as he stroked her cheek. "I love the stars as well". "But…it's weird how they come out after a stormy day". Kaya said. "Hey, it's always been weird". Usopp said, as he and Kaya chuckled. "Mm, but your lips….they're shimmering this evening". Usopp said, as he and Kaya shared another kiss. "Your lips are amazing, too". "I want those". Kaya said, as she kissed Usopp's lips, laying her head on his chest. "Mm, you want my lips on your mouth?". "That always happens". Usopp said. "Yeah, but your lips are incredible". Kaya said, as she and Usopp kissed.

"Happy we married, darling". Kaya said, as she kissed Usopp's lips, gently. "Me as well". Usopp said, as he embraced Kaya. "you're about to get another surprise this evening". Usopp said, romantically. "Mm, you know too much". Kaya said, as Usopp pressed his nis deep within her vagina. "Ooo, you're coy!". Kaya said, as she and Usopp chuckled, kissing perpetually at this point. They kissed, for hours. They enjoyed what the island had.

Usopp kissed Kaya on the lips, as she giggled. "Mmm baby, you're so durable". Kaya said, coyly, as she kissed her husband. "You're my durable girl as well". "I love your lips". Usopp said, as he kept kissing Kaya, holding her in his embrace. "Mm, so where are the others?". "Did they go on vacation for a while?". Kaya asked. "They all went to other spots for the week…but they'll be back in due time". "We don't really need to worry about them". Usopp said. "Mm, I'm kinda worried". "I know Nami is someplace…but I don't know where the others went….it doesn't affect anybody as of now?". Kaya asked. "Not exactly..but they'll come back". "Who knows". Usopp said, romantically. Kaya laid her head on his chest, as she glanced up at the sky. The stars seemed to glow an amazing shimmering light.

"Mmm, I love you, babe". Kaya said, as she kissed Usopp. Usopp rubbed Kaya's back, kissing her on the lips. They both kissed, as Usopp held her in his embrace…feeling the love that seemed to come over him. The love wrapped him in affection, as he felt more kisses. Kaya felt another surprising feeling as they kept their lips pressed. She felt a nis come closer, closer, and closer to her vagina. The nis seemed to press further and further in, nestling its way into the small canal. They both kissed, feeling the immense pressing of the nis, and the output of the euphoria. They both laughed, giggling as they felt euphoria.

"Mmm, you're amazing". Usopp said, with euphoria behind his voice. "You are as well, my friend". "My love". Kaya said, as she felt the euphoria as well. They kept kissing, behind the shimmering light that the stars brought. Kaya felt an immense amount of love….kindness….and entropy. It was the love she had always felt…for her Usopp. Truly.

Under the shimmering light of the moon, Samus sat on the deck, praying. She seemed to be talking substantially, as she faced the moon. Someone came aboard the ship at that point. Samus glanced back, seeing little 10 year old Noodle, from Gorillaz, looking at her. "Hey". Samus said, nonchalantly. "Hey". Noodle replied. They both chuckled. "Sometimes I come out…and I talk to my parents, too". Noodle said, as she glanced up at the moon. "My parents were everything in my book".

"Mine were, too". Samus said. "I'm talking to my parents now, also".

"It's nice that we have off for a couple of days". "We don't have to go into school". Noodle said. "That is nice…even though all of the tests I've passed already…and all the material, I essentially know". Samus said. "Same". Noodle replied, as she and Samus laughed. "So, how do you like it here with the pirates?". "Is it fun…or?". Noodle asked.

"It is nice….but I guess it's kind of relaxing because I can just now think about my parents". "I can think about talking to them". Samus said. "Ridley is gone….so there's nothing else to do, except go on more missions".

"That's nice". "I'm just focusing on music as of now". "I've written a couple songs on my own…and I've recorded them". "Songs are everything to me". Noodle said.

"Songs are nice". Samus said. "I've written a couple songs, myself". "But I guess…I guess I never thought about getting into music". "I should try it".

"They are nice, and songs help with getting feelings out". "I have a lot of feelings I have to get out, so I write songs". Noodle said. "Songs mean a lot…and I like singing them, too". "Sometimes….when I'm by myself…I sing songs….just to clear my head…and get into a mindful state". Samus said.

"Me too". Noodle said. Noodle and Samus looked up at the Moon. "It's helpful…in many ways". Noodle said. "Yeah". Samus agreed.

"How's the Gorillaz doing?". "Like Russel, and Murdoc and them?". Samus asked. "They must've been on drugs today". "They were sprawled out on the floor, mumbling weird things". "I saw them, and I was kinda confused, but at the same time, I knew something was wrong, when they mentioned these weird things about ejaculating…whatever that is". Noodle said.

"Well, adults can be superficial". "Today, my friends, Usopp and Kaya mentioned something called "Testicle week", which is inappropriate, but they thought it was funny". "It's rather strange". Samus said. "The adults in your life are strange too?". "I thought it was only me". Noodle said, as she shook her head. "You're not alone". Samus said.

"In many ways, it'd be nice to sit down, and just kinda keep to ourselves". "I do it all the time". Samus added. "Me too". Noodle said. Noodle and Samus looked up at the stars, glancing. "It is nice, huh?". Samus said. "It sure is". Noodle mentioned. They stared for a long time, as Luffy came outside. Luffy saw Noodle, as Noodle turned her gaze over to him. "Hey, Luffy". Noodle said. "Hey, kiddo". Luffy said, gently. "Noodle, huh?". "How's life?".

"It's going well". Noodle said. "I'm just writing songs, and doing compositions". "Nothing too harsh".

"That's the best way to be". Luffy said, gently. "Songwriting is a gift". Luffy smiled a kind smile as Noodle drank some milk.

"Can Noodle sleep over tonight?". Samus asked, as she glanced up at Luffy with an innocent look. "Actually, I don't think I can". Noodle said. "I have to go to a concert tomorrow". "The guys are off of their high, so we do have to go in early tomorrow for mic check, and other stuff".

"Oh ok". Samus said. "Sorry about that". Noodle said. "No, it's ok". Samus replied. The girls hugged one another as Noodle was off. "See you later, Samus". "Goodbye". Noodle said. Samus watched Noodle walk off, as she sniffled. "Sorry she couldn't sleep over". Luffy said, kindly with softness. "I know you both have fun together". Luffy rubbed Samus's back, kindly.

"No, it's ok". Samus said. "Noodle is ok…it's ok". Samus glanced up at the moon, as the light shone on her face. "Were you praying before?". Luffy asked, kindly. "I was". "I talked to my parents kind of…and the Chozo, too". Samus said. "The Chozo are deceased as well".

Luffy nodded. "Prayer does help in the worst of situations". "But you pray a lot it seems". Luffy said, gently with softness.

"I do". "I do because I've always relied on the Lord". Samus said. "He was the only constant in your life when you've suffered so much". "He was the only easy thing you've had". Luffy said, in a gentle, soft whisper. "He was…but I'm ok….really I am". Samus said. "I know it was hard….but I'm ok". "I've learned a lot in my life…and I've matured a lot…because it was the way I've lived". "I wouldn't trade it for anything else". "It was who I was meant to be".

"I understand". Luffy said, gently with softness. "It doesn't bother you at all that you never lived a normal life?".

"No". "I'm ok". Samus said. "I knew from the time I spent with my parents…from the time I came to my planet…as a newborn, that it was who I was". "I was always destined to be a heroine".

"Of course". Luffy said, gently with softness. "You've done great things….you can be who you were destined to be". Luffy smiled a kind smile. Samus held her sippy cup close as she looked up at the stars. "Your parents have been watching you". "They are so proud of who you've become". "They are proud of the heroine you are, and how you've touched so many people's lives". "The strongest love you have, is with that of your parents". Luffy said, gently.

"Thank you". Samus said. Samus looked up at the stars, seeing a meteorite shoot across the sky. A meteor shower was above. "There they are….Virginia and Rodney….they're sending you some love". Luffy said, kindly. Samus nodded, as she glanced up at the meteor shower. "I love you mom…I love you, dad". Samus said, as she glanced upwards, seeing the shooting stars. "Thank you…for everything". Samus smiled up at the stars, thankful for the evening….thankful for the sky. She knew her parents were with her…in every aspect.

Luffy came beside her, as he saw Samus smiling and laughing. "Can I talk to them, too?". Luffy asked, gently. Samus nodded. "Of course". Samus said. Luffy looked up at the stars, becoming reverent as he prayed.

"Thank you for giving me Samus…letting me confide in her for protection this week". Luffy said, gently as he prayed. "You perhaps are wondering…but I'm Luffy". "I'm the captain of the Going Merry". "And the financial advisor of some other stuff".

Luffy smiled as he looked to the sky with Samus. "Good talking with you, I love seeing you…and don't worry….I'll keep Samus safe". Luffy said, kindly.

"I'll keep your angel safe, and healthy for this week". Luffy said, kindly. "Thank you for giving her to the world". "She is a gift, and a savior to the world, she can do anything". "I love seeing her, and she's touched my life as well as many others". "Thank you for our Samus". Luffy smiled as he glanced up at the stars, while one seemed to twinkle.

While the night fell, Luffy and Samus glanced at one another, as they smiled. "Good talking to you….be safe….and…goodnight…Mr. And Mrs. Aran". Luffy said. Kindly. Samus nodded, as she felt her eyes begin to fall. Luffy picked her up, carrying her in his arms, as they both went to bed. On an amazing night.

The next morning, Samus woke up, as she glanced around the mid-morning sunshine. The sunshine seemed to shine in through the window, as the light glowed on her lap. Samus smiled, and laughed as she felt the light shine. She woke up, going outside as she began praying to her parents.

Usopp yawned, as he sat outside, smoking his cigarette. As he smoked, he lifted the cigarette to his lips. He blew out smoke, as some ashen black cloud surrounded him. Usopp smoked, feeling the essence of the black cloud, of the ashen cloud, surrounding him, thoroughly. As he smoked, he saw Samus praying. "Hi, baby girl". Usopp said, gently. Samus looked over to him, waving hello. "You look as if you're talking to your parents again". Usopp said, kindly. "I am". Samus said. "That's nice….your parents I'm sure, love talking to you, too". Usopp said, gently. "They do". Samus mentioned. She and Usopp smiled.

"Tell them I say hello, and that I wish them well". Usopp said, gently. Samus nodded. "I definitely will". She said, as she resumed her praying. Usopp felt happy knowing Samus was in a good place. The majority of the Straw Hats knew Samus was a formidable person with her own backstories, and fine history. They were happy she was there, too.

Even so, when Samus went back on missions, she kept a small place in her heart, just for the Straw hat crew. She forever felt thankful.

The end.