Cani smiles brightly, looking around the bridge of the small wooden boat.
"This is huge for the size of the boat, this is probably a luxury, we really did get this for a steal!" Yuma runs his hand on the accents.
"This bridge reminds me of boa architecture from the Era of Sir Christopher" Cani looks over.
"Sir Cristopher? Who's that Yuma?" Yuma grabs the wheel.
"Y'know? History's greatest explorer? Disappeared strangely only a week after the Infinite Sea appeared?" Cani smirks and shakes her head. Yuma going down some steps.
"I found the galley!" Cani looks over.
"Coming!" Cani steps down the stairs, the kitchen was small but fancy. A gas stove with an oven chimney, smooth countertops, and a big sink.
"Now we just need a chef… and then we need to bring our stuff here" Cani looks down a wooden hallway on the bottom deck.
"Cabins?" Cani opens a door in the hallway. The rooms were small with a single bed, a cabinet for storage and a hanger rack.
"These seem well maintained… a lot of storage space too"
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Yuma opens a door at the back of the ship. Taking a deep breath and walking in. The light flows into the room, stretching the entire back wall with a large view of the sea behind the boat. The room was filled with bookshelves and vine plants hanging from the ceiling. At the back of the room was a simple dark oak wooden desk. A fancy desk chair that was cushioned.
"The captain's office…" Yuma walks forward and sits in the desk chair.
"From this seat… I will change the World" the light dramatically backlights Yuma, his face covered in shadows.
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Yuma and Cani leave the Golden King, excited to share their new acquisition with Boombox. They return to the hotel, where they find Boombox still reeling from his emotional breakdown earlier. Boombox looking at them, slowly rising back to the chair.
"H-hey, guys... I'm s-sorry about earlier…" Yuma raises an eyebrow.
"You good, dude?" Boombox slowly nods.
"Y-yeah…" Cani picks some bags up.
"We got a new boat, Boombox! The Golden King! It's amazing!" Boombox forces a smile.
"T-that's great, guys... I'm really happy for you…" Yuma exhales.
"I'll wait for you two at the boat" Cani nods.
"Okay, lets go, Boombox-" Yuma leaves the room as Boombox hugs Cani, Cani shocked but too scared to move. Boombox breaks the hug.
"Sorry, I just… needed a hug" Boombox leaves as Cani turns and smiles at Boombox 'Glad he's feeling better now'
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The water calmly swishes onto the stone harbor. The white sails unfurl calmly as they catch the calm wind. Cani loosens the string and ties it around the rails.
"Done" she turns to see Yuma leaning on the rail. Looking out on the watery horizon. The sun is shining in radiant purples, yellows, greens, and reds. The light reflecting off the calm fluffy clouds. The salty sea air filling their lungs, seagulls echo and chirp in the sky. Yuma exhales. Cani smiles.
"Sails are unfurled, Yuma" Yuma exhales with a nod.
"Let our journey in the Infinite sea… begin"
"I'm tired…" A against figure steps out from the cabin, ducking under the top of the door. His hair; short and brown matching his blue eyes. Yuma turns and his grin falters, eyes widening.
"A-… Admiral Moon? What are you doing here!?"
Yuma reels his fist back. Moon's eyes are serene, almost apologetic.
"I've come to join you, Alie-... Yuma… I left the World Government" Yuma's eyes widened. Cani shouts as Moon sips some water.
"How can we trust you!?" Moon swallows and exhales.
"You don't have to… I left because I didn't like being controlled… I regret killing Nyct, and I regret everything I've done on their evil orders…" Moon sits down and takes another sip.
"I'll also do my best to keep you as far away from Demon Lord Buki as possible" Cani furrows her brows.
"You defected from the Government… to help your enemies?" Moon looks at the sunset.
"You're the World Government's enemies… you were never mine… I only attacked you because I was commanded to" Moon lifts his glass of water, his eyes glowing red but his face remains calm.
"Just as you're determined to take down the World Government, I'm determined to keep you from the ever more unstable Demon Lord Buki" Yuma grits his teeth. Reality seemingly warped around his fist.
"You expect us to believe that!? After everything you've done to us? You're just trying to infiltrate us, to spy on us!" sparks fly between Moon and Yuma. Moon puts his glass down.
"I can assure you, the words I speak are the truth and only the truth… and if you still hate me, beat me up, I hate myself for what I did as well, I'll take you punishment, but everything I say is the truth" Moon's eyes flash with a sudden hint of regret.
"I understand you're skeptical, Yuma. But, I assure you that my intentions are genuine… I've seen the destruction that Demon Lord Buki is capable of, and if no one can protect you while you're still too weak to fight her until you're strong, then who will?" Yuma pauses, processing the statement. Memories of Nyct's death by Moon flash through Boombox's mind.
"I don't trust you Moon, especially not after you killed your own daughter and the girl I loved!" Cani rests her hand on Boombox's shoulder as the boat calmly sways in the water.
"Let's hear him out, we can't judge based on past actions alone… and I'm sure Moon's experience with Demon Lord Buki will be essential in the future" Yuma lingers on Moon's glare. As if he was searching for deception, but Moon's expression remained sincere.
"Fine… but any sign of betrayal and you're gone" Moon nods.
"Understandable, thank you" Boombox grits his teeth and stomps away.