"Hey! We need help!" Kirk waved his arms through the air, desperation in his Voice. Dezzi would be able to handle the wounds, but they were on in such bad shape. "Medic! Anyone!" Tears welled up in his eyes, his heart thumping in his chest, tears welling at his eyes.
"Kirk?!" His name was called from the side. It was Kiki and Aton "Oh Thank God…" Relief washed over his face as he ran up to them "You gotta hurry. Leroy, he's Banged up bad. We all are. We need help."
"You look pretty banged up yourself there." Aton smiled as he snapped his one good handed "Medics! Over here, Pronto!"
Medics dropped what they were doing amongst the Carnage and Rushed over to their commander. Stretchers in hand. "Alright, lead the way." Aton gestured with his one good arm, Kirk nodded and made a run back towards the path he'd taken
It took only a few minutes, but those minutes were vital. By the time Kirk came back, Noir was slumped against a wall, Kále next to him. Unconscious. And Jeanne collapsed on the Ground. "Oh No.." Kirk shot his hands up to his mouth.
Dezzi was still on the Edge of Consciousness as they continued to work. Hand on the cusp of being wrought into a frenzy from exhaustion and heat.
"Finally, heheh.." They giggled. Medics rushed to their side as they finally dropped as well. Finally allowing themselves a rest.
"Heheh…Huff…" Kirk panted as he gave a toothy grin. He looked to the Side and nodded to Kiki. The Princess then spoke "We should take the Back Allies, get to the underground sections and get to the Palace. Out of the sigh of Marines…" She spoke putting her hands on her hips
"Yea…Soun-Sounds good…." Kirk said before his vision suddenly blurred. "Kirk?" Kiki questioned with a tilt of her head as the Fishmen fell to the ground
THUD
Kirk too passed out, succumbing to the exhaustion despite every ounce of himself attempting to stay awake. "Alright. We'll need another stretcher it seems…But. They're all alive." Spoke Aton.
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Elsewhere in The Capital.
"Hornigold Rackham. By Order of The Marines and The World Government. You are Under arrest." Standing above the Body of Hornigold was none other than a Member of the Marines. Captain Louis Garrick. Spear in hand with a smoke out the corner of his lips. And around him were many Marines that had been on the Nearby Island Naval Base of Leviathan.
The mammoth figure of the Ex-Marshal of the Marines laid bloodied, beaten and on the Verge of Death from the wounds and exhaustion of energy from the Hours of Fighting. And it wasn't even 1 in the Afternoon yet.
"Marines." The Marines behind him all stood at attention. "Sir!"
"Cuff him and Ready 'im for Transport. Keep on the Lookout for the Red Sash pirates as well. We've gotten reports of them in the Area."
"Sir!" They all Slauted. From a Ginger haired Woman, To a Woman Carrying a Double Bladed Bisento, a Man with glasses, A short woman with a katana, and A Captain with his new apprentice next to him.
Arabasta. Was Finally Free
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One Week Later
With the Defeat of Honrigold Rackham and the Arrest of A majority of the Chyros Trading Company at the Hands of the Revolters and Marines. The City underwent clean up. And many people began their Exodus back to their homes from Arid and Serket.
Princess Kiki during the time delivered a Speech with her Father, Proudly announcing that Aluba was to be returned to its proper name, and that the Country was officially free! Officially to the thanks of the Revolting force with the Help of Marines. But Unofficially, amongst the Whispers and Chatter of those that were in the Streets. It was the Red Sash Pirates who truly were the Decisive factor
As for the Crew.
The Red Sash Pirates pirates were taken to the Palace of Arabasta. The First to wake up was none other than Jeanne the night after the fight. Followed by Dezzi a few Hours later in the middle of the Night. Dezzi had been worked on by the Medics in the Castle.
As were the rest of the Crew. But once the Mink awoke they became the main lead of patching up the others. The Next day Kirk woke up almost as if it were any other Day for him, waking up fresh at 6am.
Followed by two days later, at seemingly the Exact Same time, Noir and Kále woke up at 2 in the Afternoon, and Immediately started bickering on who woke up first only for Kirk to reprimand both with a shout.
But, that Left Leroy. Who was unconscious for another 3 days after that. Kiki surprisingly stayed by his side for a majority of the time. Saying that 'What princess wouldn't want to stay by her country's saviors.' Even the King visited the Crew Daily to check on the spirits of the Crew and the Captains Condition.
Dezzi tended to his wound daily. Replacing bandages and the like. The Mink hadn't worn any form of Replacement for their mask during that time. Proudly showing their Features as long as they were by Leroy's side.
The Crew all took turns watching over him. From mid morning till noon, Jeanne did, then from noon to three, Kirk did. From four to seven Noir did. And From Seven to Eleven Kále watched. And finally they'd all sleep around that time. More or less.
This all happened until
"Ah!" Leroy Jolted up in bed. Wearing a long white thobe, He gripped the sides of the bed! Looking around in confusion "I'm awake! Where am I?!"
It was currently 3:33pm. The sun slowly shining through the windows behind the Captain and Illuminating the Smooth tiles of the Palace room. Shadows cast across the intricate detailing of Pillars and walls.
"Everyone okay?!" He questioned loudly looking to his side where Kiki was, A look of Surprise coming over his face at the presence of the Princess
"Peheh…Yes Everyone's Fine. You've been out for quite some time!" She said resting her hand on his own to reassure him. His gaze shifted to look, only to see that his arms, no, his entire body was bandaged head to toe.
He then nodded. Beginning to understand
"Oh…Good…" A sound rumbled through his body. His stomach churning and growling. "Ugh…I'm hungry…And I'm so sore…"
"Just How long Have I been out?" His gaze then shifted to the front of the bed, and noticed that Kále was on a chair, legs and arms crossed. His eyes suddenly lit up, his mind scattering to a totally different subject "Kále!"
He said shifting to his hands and knees on his bed, crawling slightly to move closer
The Swordsman had bandages wrapped around his body as he tool wore a powder blue Thobe, his white Bandana wrapped around his arm and his Leather Belt that wrapped around his three scabbards around his waist
The noise Caused the Swordsman to Stir from his nap
Kále's eyes opened slowly, he spotted Leroy upright and crawling on his bed. "Oh, Leroy. Good to see ya, buddy." Kále closed his eyes again, attempting to get back to his nap.
Though, after a moment, his eyes shot open again, realising what was actually going on now. Leroy was awake, from his terrible injuries! Kale jumped up from his chair, causing the chair to fall back and clash against the ground, making a very large bang noise.
"Can't believe you're finally awake! You've been out for like... uhh a couple days or something!" Kále did not remember how long it had been since he woke up.
"The crews been waiting for you to get up for a while, I should go grab 'em." Kále did remember how much all the crew had been caring for Leroy while he slept, he turned towards the door, heading to go find the rest of the crew.