Chapter Nine - The Musketeer and the Captain
As Aizawa led Tokoyami and his companions through the Lost Forest, they are stopped by a yellow haired man wearing a fancy outfit and a feathered hat riding a horse.
Man: Hello there! My name is Denki Kaminari! Are you lot friends?!
Tokoyami: It depends. Who do you serve?
Kaminari: Besides Captain Selkie, no one really!
Aizawa: What are you doing here in the Lost Forest?
Hearing the puzzled Kaminari. Once he realized where he was, he was surprised.
Kaminari: Oh shit really?! I guess my luck never runs out!
From Hatsume's cart, Jiro saw Kaminari and blushed.
Kaminari: So do you need anything?
Aizawa: We need safe passage. A ship would do us a great service.
Kaminari: Well you're in luck! Captain Selkie is embarking on a voyage to the Unknown Lands! Perhaps you would want to tag along!
Tokoyami took a moment to think of Kaminari's offer. He then turned to his allies. But as he thought of it, he realized that this was the only way to the Crow's Stone.
Tokoyami: We accept your offer Kaminari!
Kaminari: Awesome! Follow me!
Kaminari then led Tokoyami and his allies to the shipyard where they saw a giant beautiful ship docked in the distance. Jiro couldn't believe the sight before her.
Jiro: Look at the ship! I've never seen a ship that big before in my life!
Kaminari lets out a small laugh.
Kaminari: What you're looking at now is the Oki Mariner: the Sword of the Ocean and the pride of Captain Selkie!
Tsuyu: I've heard of Captain Selkie! They say he's one of the greatest sea captains in all the land! And that the Oki Mariner is one of the fastest ships ever built!
Kaminari: Right you are little lady! Now come along!
Kaminari leads Tokoyami and his companions to the Oki Mariner and board it. As they explore the ship, they are amazed by sight of the interior of the ship.
Shoji: This is quite a ship!
Stain: The craftsmanship is nothing I've ever seen!
Soon, they enter the bridge of the ship where they meet Captain Selkie and his First Mate Sirius.
Selkie: Kaminari my boy! I see you've brought some new friends!
Kaminari: Yes Captain. This is Fumikage Tokoyami and his group of friends.
Tokoyami: A pleasure to meet a distinguished captain such as yourself!
Selkie: Likewise! You've come at a wonderful time too! We're about to embark on a voyage to the Unknown Lands! You are welcome to join if you like!
Tokoyami: We would be honored to join if you'll have us.
Selkie: Then it's settled! Welcome to the Oki Mariner! Sirius! Show them to their quarters!
Sirius: Yes Captain!
Sirius then lead them to their quarters. When the Oki Mariner set sail, Tokoyami checked on Tsuyu in her quarters.
Tsuyu: Tokoyami.
Tokoyami then takes a seat next to Tsuyu. Tokoyami felt comfort and peace sitting next to her. He then decides to tell her about what happened to him.
Tokoyami: I was once a knight who served Lord Ulric loyally in his land. He had a daughter named Mira and we fell in love. We married soon later on his blessing. But after years of servitude, Ulric's brother Menos plotted with the Blacktongues to murder his brother to take his throne. Menos murdered Lord Ulric and my beloved Mira right before my eyes. I was helpless to stop it! After that, Menos took the throne and branded me a criminal. From that day on, I swore to vengeance against Menos and the Blacktongues for what they did to me.
Hearing that story brought sorrow to Tsuyu. She placed her hand on Tokoyami's face. For the first time in a long time, Tokoyami felt at peace. But there was one thing she needed to know.
Tokoyami: When Shoji, Jiro and I went to the Oracle, she gave me a prophecy.
Tsuyu: What is it?
Tokoyami: Love's fire will burn anew. But the shadow of death and darkness shall always linger. When the fire dies, only true love will survive.
Tsuyu was speechless by the prophecy. She never thought in a million years that someone like Tokoyami would ever say words like that to her. Even if it came through an omen by an Oracle.
Tsuyu: I.....I....
Tokoyami: I love you Tsuyu. I don't care what the Oracle says. I love you. I will protect you till I die.
Tsuyu: Tokoyami......I......I don't know what to say........
Tokoyami place his finger on Tsuyu's mouth to hush her. He then proceeds to kiss her. At first it felt so sudden, but it quickly became natural as she kissed him back. Despite the Oracle's warnings, Tokoyami and Tsuyu didn't care. The love they shared this night was the happiest both were. Despite the tragedy of his past, Tokoyami felt happiness. Tsuyu felt the same. But the threat of the Blacktongues loomed ever closer as the Oki Mariner sailed for the Unknown Lands.
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