CHAPTER 14: Departure… Sayonara!

Luka walked into Gokai Galleon at midnight. She looked through every corner of the living room with her shiny eyes. She had to admit it, Basco's word somehow get into her mind. It is not that she does not believe in Marvelous, it just that when it comes to Fia, she cannot let it slip. If it is true that the stone is somewhere here in Gokai Galleon, perhaps Basco is telling the truth.

Luka: No way... I hope it's not true. No way, Marvelous was involved in this too. (She tries to deny any thoughts that come to her mind)

Marvelous: You're not sleep yet? (Marvelous walked up the stair with flirty smirk on his face)

Luka: Are you there... when my sister died? (Luka turned towards Marvelous with a serious face)

Marvelous seems surprised and speechless.

Luka: Do you have the Stone of Heal with you? (She asks again, request for confirmation from Marvelous)

Marvelous turned his face away from Luka. He just doesn't know what to respond.

Luka: Answer me, Marvelous. (Luka walked instantly toward Marvelous, demands him to face her in the face and deny any of her doubts. She grabs Marvelous's collar). Answer me, Marvelous!

Marvelous: Luka... (He bow his head once, confirming Luka's enquiries)

Luka punched Marvelous's chest repetitively and burst into tears. "Why? Why... Marvelous? Why you take that stone! Fia should be alive by now, if you don't take the stone.

Marvelous just endured Luka's word and punches. He doesn't know how to explain himself nor make it up to her. Though, he's not the one who took the stone but still he responsible for it too. He hugged Luka tightly, try to calm her.

Marvelous whispered, "Forgive me. I try to find you but it was too late. Your sister already died in your arms by the time I arrived. I'm sorry…"

Luka pushes Marvelous away. "Why you never tell me that you were there all this time? You planned everything right… when you saved me from Zangyack and invited me to join the pirate, it's not a coincidence right?

Marvelous speechless and looked on the other way, refuse to answer it.

Luka seems so heartbroken and disappointed with Marvleous's response. She takes her coat and was about to walk away before Marvelous pull her arms and hug her from the back, restrictedher from walk away.

Marvelous: Don't go. I'm just… protecting you.

Luka: I need no protection. Let me go! (Luka try to loosen herself from Marvelous's hug. But, Marvelous insisted)

Marvelous: Please… stay. Let me make it up to you. (Marvelous whispered to Luka's ears).

Luka stands still for a while. She got mixed feelings… All the rage, love, friendship mixed up and she can't think straight for now. "You should tell me before anyone did… You don't know how much it hurts, hearing this from someone else!"

Luka elbowed Marvelous in the stomach and walked away without looking back at all. Thus leaving Marvelous down on his knees with full of regret on his face. "I should tell her sooner"

Gokai Galleon

All the Gokai Galleon crew seems clueless on what had happened between their Captain and Luka. They can sense a cold feeling between those two lately.

Navi: Something wrong with Luka and Marvelous

Doc: Yeah, they seem unusual. Luka doesn't even look at Marvelous.

Gai: I wonder what happen to them.

Ahim: Perhaps… they got into fight again. But, they never really fight instead just flirting around. This time, it seems serious.

Joe mumbling… "Looks like the secret is out"

Minna: What secret, Joe –san? (Everyone is so anticipating with what Joe has said)

Joe: Iyahh, no need to know. Let they settle it. (Joe walked away)

Gai: Mou… It seems only 3 of them, know what happen.

As everyone gathered in the Gokai Galleon (except for Luka) and occupied with their own hobbies, Marvelous seems pensive in his chair. He cannot stop thinking about the night, when Luka knew everything.

Suddenly, they heard some footstep coming. Luka makes the entrance to the living room.

"Luka… " Marvelous seems surprised and immediately stand up with smile on his face. He takes few steps forward and tries to grab Luka's arms before Cain makes his appearance.

"Hello, minna-san!" Cain comes in with bright smile on his face as if he just received the biggest jackpot in his life.

Marvelous's face reaction changed totally.

Everyone seems puzzled, but still politely greeted Cain.

Luka put all of her swords, guns and mobirates on the table in front of Marvelous. " Minna, I'm sorry". She immediately bow down to everyone.

What Marvelous fear the most has come true. Luka chose to depart from the crew upon knowing the truth. He looked away from the table, pretending that he did not see anything.

Marvelous: What is this? (He pretends as if he does not understands anything)

Minna: Luka? What… Why? (Everyone was so shocked).

Luka: I'm so sorry, Minna. From now on, I will stay on Planet Millcain and stop being pirate for good.

Doc: But Luka, why so sudden?

Ahim: Luka-san, please reconsider… (Ahim bow down, tries to persuade Luka)

Gai: Marvelous, do something… (He shake Marvelous's coat repetitively)

Luka: The kids need me more. Moreover Cain and I will… will…

Cain: Get married soon… Anyway, we are engaged by now. Please come to our wedding ceremony, alright! You guys are my important guests. (Cain grabbed Luka's hand and show off the ring.

Marvelous eye's open wider, he seems so shocked. But immediately he controlled his face reaction.

Minna: Ehhh? Luka-san?

Marvelous feels so hurt. But he immediately stands up and put a fake smile on his face. "Congratulation to both of you. I don't expect to hear this so soon. And I don't know that Luka loves you too ( He looked deeply on Luka face, she looked on the other way).

"Take a good care of her. If anything happen to her or if you made her cry, you will get it from me!" (Marvelous slapped Cain's arm with fake smile on his face then he leaned forward and whispered something to Cain's ear) "Protect her with your life. I will not hesitate to take her back if something bad happen,"

Cain: Don't worry, Marvelous. I'll protect her with all means. Luka, I'll wait outside. Bid farewell to your friends first.

Luka: Take a good care of Ahim. If anything happens to her, I'll knock your head (Luka approached Ahim and the rest. She even managed to giggle, assuring others that she is okay)

Ahim,Gai: Luka-san…

Doc: Luka… are you serious?

Luka just smile and knocked Doc's head. "Of course, I am. My dream has been fulfilled. What else could I asked for?"

Luka forwards her punch towards Joe and got stopped just like they usually did as friendship symbols. "Be his second arms, slow him down if he's injured. Control his anger." whispered Luka.

Joe: Iyahh… it's your job. Just don't go. (Luka has been his best friend and the most competitive duel)

Luka smiled. It is so like Joe. "Nah, it's yours now.

Joe feels irritated, "Why can't these two be clear about their feeling for good and stop playing games". Now, he has to watch both of his bestfriends get hurt unnecessarily.

When it comes to Marvelous 's turn, she just skipped and was about to walk away.

Marvelous: No farewell for me? You hated me so much aren't you?

Luka stopped and still not turn around.

Marvelous: You know it very well right… that once you step out from that door there's no turning back? You can't simply quit from being pirates and come back as you want? (Marvelous play with words as Captain, afraid to be straightforward about his feeling)

Luka clenched her fist. Suddenly, everything feels against her will. But, she has to, she has something much more important to do and to commit.

Marvelous: You can turn back if you want. (Marvelous's starts to sound shaky)

Luka: I'll stay here for good. Sayonara! (Luka immediately walked away with tears in her eyes. She has made her decision).

Gai: Marvelous-san… Please stop her!

Marvelous ignored Gai and walked to his room.

It all feels gloomy. They all have been like a whole family and complement each other. All their loss of family member has been filled up when they are together. Losing one member caused a big grief.

Ahim: We cannot be selfish… Luka-san has fulfilled her dream, she has made her decision… (Ahim holds her tears, so does Doc and Gai)

Author's note:

Finally, Luka made her decision, no one knows what actually going through in her mind. Though, Marvelous know better that Luka loves him but his feeling of guilty hold him back from chasing after her thus giving her up for the sake of her happiness. Though they seems strong from the outside but truly, they are very vulnerable when it comes to feelings. More tense is coming up.