Rosso - Prince of Ancura - Sun End

Rosso - Prince of Ancura - Sun End

Chapter 6 - In the Storm

In the sudden rainstorm, Rosso-san and I ran out of the room. The calm scenery changed completely and the ocean became stormy. Among the violent rain, a thunderous roar was heard every time the sky became bright.

Sailor 1: Lower the sail! The ship will get overthrown!

Sailor 2: I can't turn the wheel!

Sailor 3: Rosso-sama! Captain Rosso! What should we do...!? 

The calm ocean from earlier and the unexpected scene now surprised me that I was unable to speak. 

Rosso: Kuh... Why, I misread the tide. How could I have...!

MC: ... 

As Rosso-san was repenting, he hit the ship's pillar with his fist. Then, soon after... 

Rosso: Restore the ship! I'll take control! Also, dump the cargo!!

Sailors: Aye aye, sir!

MC: Rosso-san, if there's anything I can do...!

At that moment.

MC: ...!

When a huge wave entered the corner of my eye, it violently crashed into the ship and made it tilt greatly... 

Rosso: MC...!

As it felt like I was going in slow motion, my body tilted. 

(I'm going to fall...!) 

What entered my vision at that moment... was Rosso-san's large hand reaching out to me... 

Chapter 7 - Hand Reaching Out

When the violent rain hit the ship, thunder roared as if it was laughing at us. 

(I'm going to fall from the ship...!) 

As I was about to be thrown off the ship that was swaying greatly, what was reaching out to me was...

Rosso: MC...!

(Rosso-san!) 

Rosso-san's strong arm was reaching out towards me. When he was desperately trying to grab hold of me, I frantically reached out to him too. 

Rosso: ...

Just as our fingertips touched for a moment... 

Rosso: Hang on tight!

Rosso-san's robust hand pulled me that instant. When he grabbed me tightly at that moment... He held me in his arm. 

MC: Rosso-san...!

Rosso: Just hang on tight! I'm in control!

When Rosso-san said that, I smiled from relief. As he was holding me tightly in one hand, he started to steer the ship with the other. 

Rosso: I won't let anyone die! Not again...!

While he was being terrifying, I desperately clung onto Rosso-san's body. When his strong muscles became stiff, he tried moving the heavy steering wheel. 

MC: Rosso-san...!

Rosso: ...Heavy...!

MC: ...!

Before I knew it, my body moved on it's own and I held the steerign wheel with him. 

Rosso: MC... 

Rosso-san looked at me surprised. 

MC: Let me help too...!

He gave me a trustworthy smile. 

Rosso: Alright! Hang on tight!

MC: Yes...!

After that, as the sailors followed Rosso-san's precise directions, he steered the ship himself and went through the large waves. 

(Please. Let us be safe...!) 

......

Many hours of hard struggles continued after that... Then, the ocean started to settle and calm down... 

Rosso: ...Haa... Thank god. 

After sighing deeply, Rosso-san looked around at the exhausted sailors and murmured that as he gritted his teeth. 

MC: We got through it... 

MC: Yeah, we lost no one... We didn't lose a single person... 

When Rosso-san said that as his voice was slightly trembling, he looked at me as a tear was slightly forming in his usually strong eyes. At that moment... 

Rosso: I didn't lose you either...!

When he shouted that, he hugged me tightly. As I was being strongly embraced by those arms, I felt my chest tightening. 

MC: I... I won't disappear in front of you. 

(So please, don't worry...) 

Just as I was about to say that thought... 

Rosso: What could have been the reason for that... 

After saying that softly, Rosso-san lightly smiled. When the strength in his arms have loosened up as they were holding me, he looked straight at me. 

Rosso: Even so, you have guts for giving me support just as the ship was about to go into shipwreck. I believed them. Those words. 

MC: Rosso-san... 

Rosso: Don't you think you're suited to be a pirate? 

MC: Eh...? 

Rosso: Kuku, just joking. I was half serious though. 

When he said that somewhat jokingly in his usual mood in the end... What Rosso-san said at the last moment was... 

Rosso: The time has come for me to resolve myself too... 

That's what he murmured... 

Last Chapter - A New Voyage

A few days later since the day of the storm... 

(Since then, it seems like Rosso-san has been troubled about something...) 

Even when he's being called out, he would always think by himself and shut himself in his room. Since it couldn't be helped, I passed the time by helping out in the ship while being away from Rosso-san. 

(It'd be nice if I could help Rosso-san, but...) 

One day, when I thought of that while helping out by peeling potatoes in the kitchen... Rushed footsteps were heard from within the old ship. 

(? Is something happening?) 

The moment as everyone in the place was looking at each other... 

Rosso: Everyone, listen up! I've finally made my decision...!

As Rosso-san was filled with excitement, he ran into the kitchen. 

Crew: W-What's going on?

Rosso: I've resolved myself. MC, you listen too. 

MC: O-Okay.

(What is it?) 

When Rosso-san took a deep breath... 

Rosso: I've decided to repair this ship!

MC: Eh...!

The entire crew made a commotion from Rosso-san's words. 

Sailor 1: By repair... 

Sailor 2: U-Um, why so suddenly? 

Rosso: I can't leave it like this. In the storm from before... It's thanks to her that I've opened my eyes. 

MC: ...!

Rosso-san suddenly grabbed my shoulder and pulled me towards him. When I became held in Rosso-san's robust arm without any warning, my heartbeat became very fast. 

Rosso: I don't want anyone else to die. You guys, come join me with that plan to become stronger!

Sailor 1: I-I don't really understand, but... 

Sailor 2: Hooray--!

The sailors broke into cheers. The grin that Rosso-san was showing was the most refreshing that I've ever seen. While being next to him, I smiled from the bottom of my heart... 

(That's good... That makes me really happy.) 

As I felt a tear coming from feeling inspired, I held that arm... 

......

When we stopped by at a large town, the Balenarossa was taken in for repairs. 

Rosso: ... 

Once the Balenarossa entered the docks, Rosso-san only stared at it. 

MC: Rosso-san...

Rosso: Ah, I'm fine. I'm just giving my condolences a little. It'll become perfectly strong once we return. Also... 

MC: ?

After a while since then... 

......

Rosso: ...Wow, I can barely recognize it. 

Looking up at the elegantly beautiful repaired Balenarossa, Rosso-san suddenly stood next to me. 

MC: Yes. It's become really nice. Now, it looks like it can go through any kind of voyage. 

Rosso: Yeah, exactly. 

With a bump, our shoulders were touching each other. As my heartbeat slightly became fast, the moment I looked up at Rosso-san by reflex... 

MC: ...!

Rosso-san wrapped his arm around my shoulder snugly and held me tightly. After experiencing this many times now, it felt comfortable being in this warm arms... As my fast heartbeat became too much for me, I slowly took a deep breath. 

(It's a little embarrassing... But... I'm happy to be in these arms.) 

Rosso: MC... Thank you. 

MC: Eh...? I didn't do anything... 

Rosso: No, it's thanks to you. Thanks to you, I've become determined now. I don't get it, but... You're an amazing person. 

I really liked his slightly rustic profile as he was looking at the bright sun... I stared at him as if I became charmed by him. Then, his hand that was holding me suddenly became stronger... 

Rosso: For a long time... I thought that I would be betraying those guys by changing the shape of this ship. Even so... I want to treasure my friends that are remaining now even more. I don't... I don't want to lose anyone anymore. 

When I noticed a bright light showing in Rosso-san's eyes, my heart gradually became filled with warmth. 

Rosso: If I left the ship all worn-out like that... There might be a time where I won't be able to protect anyone. However... 

MC: I... Even if you change the shape of the ship, I'm sure that the souls of your friends will dwell within it. Also, I'm sure... they'll be happy once the Balenarossa becomes clean. 

When Rosso-san became speechless, I honestly told him what I was thinking just now. Then, Rosso-san smiled as he was about to burst into tears at any minute now... 

Rosso: I guess so... Thank you, it's thanks to you that I'm able to move forward. 

MC: That's...... 

Just as I said that firmly, he gave me a warm kiss at the same time... 

Rosso: With me and the Balenarossa. Let's live together. 

While being bathed in the sunlight, he gave me another deep kiss. With the newly born ship that was gentle and powerful... It felt like it was watching over us... 

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