Chapter 11: Home to my families

It had been a week and I hadn't heard anything from them. I'd assume they are busy trading or something. I was hanging out in my room by myself right now thinking how everyone is. 'I'm glad I was able to get my memory back.' I thought. I was more relaxed than ever now that I have my memory back. Someone knocked on my door. "Come in." I said. It was River and Rush.

"Hey guys. What's up? You guys look like your about ready to cry. Did someone die?" I joked. "No one died, but you got a letter from the captain of your ship." "Oh thanks. I better go. It will be ok guys. Its no like I won't come to visit. Plus I don't know the news yet anyway." "Yeah good thinking." Said River. So I rushed off to the captain and the boys followed me to hear the news.

"I'm here Captain and Chris! Where's the letter?" Uncle gave me the letter, I read it silently and my face beamed up at where they were. "How far are we from the Calamer Port?" "About a weeks worth." Said Uncle. "Ok then. They said they would wait for us there." "OK then. Off to Calamer Port." Said Uncle. Rush ran to his room and shut the door. "OH Rush. Sorry about that Kai. He must have got attached to you. When he gets attached to someone and they have to leave, this is what happens." Said uncle. "Hey uncle? I have been meaning to ask this for awhile. I know its none of my business, but where is your wife?" "Oh I don't mind talking about her. She died giving birth to Rush. She was a sick woman to begin with. We weren't planning on having any more after River. Then when we found out she was pregnant with Rush, we were shocked. We knew that she didn't have much longer in this world. We were worried he wouldn't make it either. She told me and River to take care of Rush." "Does Rush know this?" "Yes he does. I tell him every year or when he is down in the dumps like this. I think the best thing that can happen is for us to leave him alone." "Mind if I try talking to him? I have a younger brother Elias. He has a similar attitude. If he is anything like him I know what to do." "Go ahead and try. Good luck."

I went to Rush's room and knocked on the door. (Knock Knock). "Its me. Kai." He wiped his eyes and said "Come in." So I walked in and sat next to him on the edge of his bed. "I know your upset about me leaving. We knew this day would come and you guys knew it. I'll tell you what Rush. I will do my best to write a letter to you once a week. I will even send you pictures. Once I have been home for awhile, maybe I will come see you guys again. I need to get used to a routine on land again before I go back out to Sea. It will be a challenge but I will manage. Plus I need to thank you guys. I will be sending some packages to thank you all. I will also have 1 big one to thank all the crew and everyone here for everything they did."

I thought for a moment then thought of something. "Hey Rush. What do you like to do? Do you have a hobby?" "I do but its embarrassing. I haven't even told anyone about it. Everyone is usually asleep." "I promise I won't laugh or make fun of you. In fact I might know a way to boost your confidence with it." "OK. I guess I can tell you. I'm still working on it which makes it embarrassing. I play Guitar. I'm afraid people will laugh at me and make fun of me because I am no good." "I have an idea. I have a hobby I'm embarrassed about as well. I sing. Is there a song you know how to play on the guitar?" "Well there are a few I can actually play. One of them I almost got the hang of." "Can you name the songs? Maybe I know them. Then I will tell you my plan." "Ok. I like a pirates life for me. I know its kidish but I like it. Also the pirate song." "I have an Idea. Lets play the pirate song. I always liked that one for some reason. OK so here is the plan. I will have your dad announce there is going to be a surprise when we get to port. Then I will have Rin, Elias Mom, Dad Cliff, My brothers, Kaia, captain, Sea and his sister Kairi all hear. Remember no one knows about my talent as well. You will hear why I am embarrassed once you start playing." "Thanks Kai." "No problem Rush." So we headed out to join everyone.

"Hey Uncle. I got him to calm down. I have something to tell you. Once we get me back, Rush and I have a surprise for you." "When we get to the port, I will gather everyone up. Thanks Kai." "Yep."

A week later, it was about 3:00. Then I went to find uncle and said, "Hey uncle. How far are we from the port?" "We should be there in an hour." "Ok I will tell Rush." I ran around asking if anyone has seen him then I spotted him on a bench. "Hey Rush. We will be there in an hour. Are you nervous?" "Yeah a little bit. You said we should be there in an hour?" "Yeah I did." We had been practicing once everyone had gone to bed. "Well it may have only been a week, but I think we are ok. We will do fine." I hope you are right Kai.

After awhile, we were starting to see the port. I could tell Rush was getting nervous just by looking at him. "Relax Rush. Breathe." "I can tell you need to do the same Mr. Brave man." Joked Rush. "OK after saying that I myself feel confident. Thanks Kai." "Haha. I'm glad somebody is." I said.

As we were closing in on the port, Uncle made an announcement to gather. So everyone gathered and we waited until we got to port. "OK here we are everyone. We just need to wait for a few more people, then they will start. I will be back. "Nico you're in charge. Until I get back. " Said the captain. So the captain went down off his ship and looked for Rin and her family and then went to the other ship and got only the few Kai wanted.

I saw everyone get on the ship and I was really nervous. I looked at Rush and saw he wasn't as nervous as he was before but I see some nervousness. Then we heard uncle start talking to the crowd. We got in our position to get ready. I was the one that suggested it, so I was the one that had to explain. "Ladies and Gentleman we have a special treat today. Kai and my son Rush have a surprise for you all. I would like to introduce those of you who already know anyway. Kai and Rush." Then everyone clapped. Rush and I walked out. Rush walked out with his guitar, and I waited for the noise to die down.

"Thank you all for coming here. We secretly practiced what we are about to do for a week. We were really embarrassed about our hobbies until I had the perfect idea. If we were both embarrassed, why not do them together. I am going to sing, while Rush here will be playing. We are really nervous so please. We would love to hear some encouragement in the crowd and afterwards. We are going to sing The Pirate Song by Blippi. Ok Ready Rush?" "Ready as I'll ever be for my first time." Then he started playing and I started singing. " I'm a pirate a pirate sailing of to sea…."

After we were done, Rush and I parted for a bit. I was relieved. I took a deep breath and said "Its finally done." Then I sat down on a barrel and was in deep thought. Rin was being really quiet not to disturb him until…. "Good job Kai." "Woah! You scared me Rin!" "Hehe. Sorry about that. You know. You have a really unique singing voice. I love it." "Really? You didn't think it was too…How should I say it too kidish? As Rush would say." "Hehe. No its not. I love it." "Hey where is Elias?" "Oh he said he would see you at home. He is working on some project whatever that means." Then Rush came up to me. "OK Kai. I'll see you at home ok?" "Yeah sure. Hey Rush what's up?" "Sorry for getting literally pulled away by my friends." "Haha. Its fine. I know what that is like. My brother Elias did that a lot when we were growing up and I was talking." "You know, that voice of yours." "Sorry I know my voice is bad right? Rin was just being nice." "Oh no. Its actually kind of cool. You sound like one of the Anime characters I used to watch or still watch when I get a chance to get to port. I was thinking if you came back again, you can sing with me again." "Yeah if you want me too. I won't be singing much that's for sure." "Ok. Rush. Where is River I'd like to say goodbye to him too." "He's with dad right now in the cockpit. Lets both go." "Ok sure."

"We went to the Cockpit and I saw Aiden Chris and River. "Hey guys. I just wanted to stop by and goodbye. Thanks for everything." "Its us who should thank you Kai." Said Uncle. "I knew my brother was alive, I just didn't know what ship or if he was responsible." "I will make sure to write once a week if I can. Whenever you change course, send word." "We will Kai." I gave my aunt and Uncle a hug, I gave River a nudge on the shoulder and Rush gave me a hug and I hugged him back. "OK see everyone again sometime!" Then I stopped a moment and said, "Hey uncle. Next time you want someone don't kidnap them. Just say Hey I need ya I'm sure they will come by." I joked. Then I jumped off the ship and watched them go. I waved until they were out of sight.

I decided to get back on the other boat so see everyone again. "Hey everyone!" Everyone gathered around me asking question after question. "Woah one question at a time I can't answer them all!" Then I heard a familiar voice. "Then why not answer mine. How have you been." I turned around and it was no other than Sea. He was like a big brother to me. I gave him a hug and thanked him. "Sorry I sound like a baby right now. I just missed you all. Where is your sister Sea?" "Oh she will be here shortly. By the way nice voice. Very teenage like." "Are you making fun of me?" "No its actually a complement. Plus those aren't my words they are my sisters." "Sea are you making fun of me again?" Said Kairi. "Hey Kairi. Kai was asking about you."

"Hey Kai. I'm glad everything worked out. Sorry. I probably went a little too far." "Hey its fine I told you to do it. So what are yours and sea's plan's now that I am home?" "Do you want to tell him or should I?" said Sea. "Tell me what?" I said Curiously. "Well a friend of your mom Kaia's lives here. She has a couple of guest rooms. Since Captain told Sea to continue watching you, that is the only way he can. I myself will be staying for a few days, then I will have to leave again. Sea on the other hand is staying." "That's really good news. Are you guys going to see me home like a little kid today?" "Do you want us too?" "Yeah I guess just this once. I haven't seen you sea in 5 months." "Ok then. Shall we Kairi?" So we all were on the way back home to mom and dads. As we were walking I said, "Oh shit! I just realized I forgot to see Cliff Kaia and my brothers." "No need to worry about that. They don't plan on leaving for about 6 months or so."

We finally got home and I knocked on the door. (Knock Knock) Mom answered the door. "Hey mom." She invited all of us in and we sat on the couches. Someone from the behind me touched my shoulder and made me jump. "Woah who? Dylan! Fury! Aiden! I thought you were on the ship!" "We were. Mom and dad are on the way too. The captain is coming with them." "I was just saying how bad I felt for not saying goodbye to you then I see you guys here. You guys are so bad." I joked. "haha. Yeah we are." Said Fury.

Kaia, Cliff and Captain walked in the door and said, "Hey Kai. Good to see you again." Said Cliff. "Yeah sorry. I would have seen you sooner, but I had to tie up some loose ends." "Well we're all here now." Said Kaia. "Well not all of us. Where is Elias?" Everyone was silent a moment and then. "Boo! Scared you big brother." "Hahah you got me. So what have you been secretly doing since I got back?" "Oh you will find out soon. It will happen tonight." I was finally home.