4 Cosmos Flower
The Straw Hats has arrived another island. That was an uninhabited island which would be relaxing for the Straw Hats to take a rest. They were assigned to different groups, to collect food, water, and materials for the need of the Sunny Go. Zoro and Robin, who were not assigned with any duties, were responsible for taking care of the Sunny. Instead of staying on the ship for the whole day, they spent time on the beach where the Sunny was still visible for them to watch out.
At first there was only silence filling the atmosphere, as Zoro went to sleep and Robin continued with her journey of history reading. After the whole afternoon of sleeping and reading, the sun was gradually disappearing, and the sky was painted with orange and red colours.
"You're awake finally, Mr. Swordsman?"
"Oi woman, is it time for lunch?"
"Fufufu…it's already evening, and get prepared to have dinner."
"I didn't remember that I've slept so long."
"Perhaps Mr. Swordsman has had a nice dream."
"Well indeed I did. I dreamt that I was training along the beach at my homeland. And the scene was exactly the one in front of us now."
"It seems that the falling of the sun was never a happy experience for me." With her head putting on her knee, Robin said softly.
"The destruction of Ohara, escaping from the Marine, and every fights….all these seem to be happened at night falls."
"I have never had any good experience enjoying the views on the beach." Robin turned to Zoro, squeezing a smile.
"Come, woman." Zoro grabbed Robin's hand.
"Where are we going?"
"Just simply walk along the seaside."
Then it was another long moment of silence. A swordsman holding an archeologist's hand, strolling along the beach. There's no need for words, and can still make Robin feel warm. For the first time, she found spending time on the beach under the falling sun seems enjoyable. For the first time, she felt that she is not alone.
Zoro suddenly went to the forest nearby, picking up something, then rushed back to Robin. He then put that little something on Robin's head. It was a cosmos flower, light pink, and blooming splendidly.
"Oi, woman. It suits you."
"….Thank you."
"Shall we go back to Sunny now? I think they'll be back very soon."
Slightly nodded, they both walked back to Sunny, but this time, with their hands holding together.
Robin….I am not going to let you feel lonely anymore. With me staying with you, there will not be any darkness. And, stay happy forever.
Cosmos Flower – Happiness Forever