|A Place called Home|

Today was my last day in this pirate ship. My wounds have already regenerated but it didn't mean that there will be no scars. Benn seemed to feel guilty about it too, but I told him it's okay since it can be covered by cloth.

Since this is the last day, I decided to just stay idle for awhile and appreciate the vast seas like always.

"The world is a slowly changing being… I wonder, really, if I am still needed here."

"Chaos~chan!" someone called my name with a whisper making me look behind. It was the cook which I have heard to be named Thatch. So far, he was the only one who seemed to be fond of me… probably because I saved his brother.

"What is it Mr. Thatch? Is there something wrong?" I asked as he looked at both of his sides while hiding behind the wall. He then sneakily tiptoed towards me which made me sweat drop and then gave me something that was covered in cloth.

"Nah, I know that giving that to a kid is a bad idea but think of it as a gift from a pirate friend. And don't tell Beckman about this! He'll totally gut my neck if he discovers that I gave you a gun!" oh, so it's a gun?

"I'll tell papa about this…" he panicked and then looked around making me laugh a little "…just kidding. Thank you Mr. Thatch!" he stopped and sighed in relief.

"Don't call my name with Mister! It makes me sound like an old man. Just call me Thatch! Also, if you want to go out to these wide seas once again, don't hesitate on calling me… my Den Den Mushi's number is inside there, you are welcome on my Division too." I chuckled and then wrapped my arms around the gift.

"Thank you Thatch, but I don't think I would be able to go on an adventure…" I didn't know what expression I made but it made Thatch hug me. It was so sudden which is why I didn't expect it.

"You will! That eyes that adores the sea will never fail to venture it! You want to discover the mysteries of the Sea right?" him saying that made me smile. I see… so it was that obvious huh?

"Maybe… maybe not. There are so many things I need to do before I achieve the freedom. Until then, I shall bound myself in chains of my own regrets and continue living…" I then broke the embrace and turned my back to look at the beautiful seas.

'…freedom is the least of my consideration. Revenge is my top priority right now.'

"I see." Thatch frowned and then sat on the wooden floor, resting his chin on his hand "…man, being a royalty must be tough! Oh well. If ever you want to escape from that giant castle of yours, just give a call. I'll definitely help you out of there." This man really…

"I will… count on you with that." He made a big grin and then sneaked his way back to his kitchen. I seemed to be… getting a little attached to him. I wouldn't say it was a bad thing. Since friends are really helpful in dire situations. The thought of them also calms me down, the presence of them gives me peace and their smiles… retain my sanity.

"What a fragile… but precious bond." I sighed and then bit my thumb to write on the floor with a symbol that will guide them out of harsh weathers. Though it will surely wear off when I am weakened, but this will ensure their safety. This also helps me divide my power in a small amount since it had greatly increased when I had sealed away the evil god.

"This is my farewell gift. Though I would like to meet you people in the future, I wouldn't like you see me in my vengeful state." Then, I finally went back to Benn so we could go prepare to leave.

"Chaos~!" Luffy tackled me to the ground just before I could take a step on the ground. I asked Benn to dock us far away from the island since it will blow my cover. He didn't understand what I meant until now.

"Nee, nee~ Chaos! I found you again!" I chuckled as my other self followed Luffy from the back and tripped making it fall at Luffy's back making the weight heavier.

"Eh?! Two Chaos?!" he looked very confused, even Benn was confused. But when the other me dissolved into a single bubble, it cleared up half of the confusion.

"Luffy, remember the magic I shown to you?" he blinked but then remembered.

"You mean the Anthill?"

"No, the Sentinel."

"Oh, the Centaur." I sigh but then never bothered to explain again. The Sentinel circled around its master.

"The Sentinel is a guard that is made to follow its owner everywhere. Whatever you tell it will be directed to me, who is the creator. But it also has one special aspect that I forgotten to tell you…"

"…the Sentinel can form into what the creator desires. When I left, I made it look like me so that everyone will not know that I was kidnapped by pirates." I said the last line with a very sarcastic tone. But right now, I feel peaceful… seeing this ball of energy talking out loud and laughing like there is nothing wrong with the world. But with him here, I can finally say…

I'm back… to my warm home.

|TO BE CONTINUED…|