Vivi stood at the front of the ship, arms crossed over her chest as the wind howled and the sky roared. Rain seemed to be coming at all sides as the ship sailed towards the shores of Kea. As it was known Kea was an archipelago made of twelve different islands. The islands were also known for beautiful sunny weather. It was the perfect tourist spot. However, today definitely wasn't a day for sailing. People of Kea believed that when the skies raged like this that the god Zeus was angered. Just then a loud clash of thunder sounded followed by even louder cracks of lightning. Vivi frowned because she would have preferred entering Kea on smoother waters. But there was no turning back now.
"I don't like this weather." Lucy said from the safety of the cabin as she sat at the opened doorway then shouted to Vivi over the wind. "Vivi, why don't you come inside?! You have to be freezing?!"
It was true. The rain soaked through Vivi's clothes a long time ago. Her body was nearly numbed from the cold, but she'd rather be out here. She'd rather be able to see where they were going. In waters like these anything could go wrong at the drop of the hat.
"I think I'll stay out here!" Vivi shouted back. "If anything goes wrong, I can handle it better out here!"
Lucy frowned in concern then looked up as Indy walked to the doorway to look out.
"The captain said we'd be arriving shortly!" She said over the wind.
Lucy just hoped this weather lightened up soon. She didn't pack for this kind of weather. The ship kept moving along through the rough waves before it suddenly gave a jerk. Lucy cried out grabbing the wall to keep from rolling out onto the deck. Vivi kept her footing as did Indy as both women looked towards the side where they hit something.
"What was that?!" Lucy asked.
Her answer was large thump from below that sent the entire ship shaking. Whatever they hit, Vivi was starting to think it hit them . Just then a pillar of water shot up behind Vivi and as the water fell back into the sea a large sea beast was left hissing down at the ship. Lucy gave a squeal of fright while looking as if she might die then and there.
"It's the Hydra!" A man's voice shouted from above.
"Hydra?" Lucy asked. "But doesn't the Hydra have multiple heads?"
Just after the words left her mouth several more pillars of water shot up into the air. Revealing more serpent like heads as the water cleared away. Lucy's eyes got to the size of saucers.
"We're doomed." She said in a tiny voice.
"I don't think so." Vivi said with a wide grin as she stood her ground. "No way are we getting stopped here."
"But, Vivi, the only part of the Hydra visible is its heads!" Lucy said. "And if you take off their heads, more will only grow!"
That did make things more difficult, but Vivi didn't have to cut off their heads. Maybe she could just give them a little shock. But sending too many volts into the ocean could harm more than just the Hydra. But if there's a way to isolate the Hydra and make it a sitting duck, things would become a lot easier.
"Lulu, you have any water spirits?" Vivi asked.
Lucy blinked with her hand subconsciously going over to Aquarius's key.
"Think the spirit can trap the Hydra in a whirlpool. I want this sucker to hit the solid ground." Vivi said pointing down.
Lucy's eyes widened as she was starting to get some of Vivi's plan at least. If they could ground the Hydra it'd be easier to fight, and it'd expose the rest of it. Lucy's eyes set in determination as she nodded her head and stood up. She turned to Indy.
"You stay here." Lucy said. "You paid us to help."
Indy watched as Lucy, who pulled out Aquarius's key, ran over to the edge of the ship. Due to the waves being so high, she didn't have to reach far before she touched water.
"Open: Gate of the Water-Bearer, Aquarius!" Lucy ordered.
A bright light appeared before them before appeared Aquarius with a not so happy look on her face.
"You really know how to summon at the worst times, girly." Aquarius said glaring down at Lucy. "I was on a date with my boyfriend. So, you better make this quick, understand?!"
Lucy jumped back holding her hands up in a defenseless manner as she looked ready to cry.
"Ma'am, yes, ma'am!" Lucy said. "I'll make it quick, I promise! We're just having a little trouble with that!"
Lucy pointed with her voice squeaking out as one of the Hydra's heads dashed towards the ship. It was going after Lucy, but Aquarius, who huffed in annoyance, raised a wall of water to protect them. The head was pushed backwards causing the Hydra to hiss.
"And just what do you want me to do about that thing?" Aquarius asked. "It's not like I can drown it."
"But can you trap it?"
Aquarius looked behind her seeing a blue-haired girl standing on the edge of the ship holding onto rope attached to the crow's nest.
"And who are you?" Aquarius asked with a quirked brow.
"Vivi." The bluenette replied. "Now can you trap it? You put that sucker in a vortex of water it can't escape and I'll do the rest."
Aquarius frowned at this girl wondering just who she thought she was. Of course, Aquarius could do it. Vivi inwardly smirked when seeing she got a reaction.
"Fine," Aquarius said haughtily. "But do whatever you're going to do quickly. I don't have time to deal with children who can't get a date when I have my own waiting for me."
Aquarius expected the whine that came from Lucy a second later, but she was surprised when she didn't get a reaction out of Vivi. She was expecting an upset expression or angry outburst, but Vivi just grinned.
"Thanks!" Vivi said. "Let's work together then, teammate!"
Aquarius's eyes widened a bit since that wasn't what she had been expecting. She then watched as Vivi climbed up towards the crow's nest, which wasn't exactly safe in this weather.
"Just ground it in that vortex!" Vivi ordered from above as she paused just at the next. "After that clear the way. What's going to happen next is going to be a bit… shocking."
Her grin turned impish as Aquarius wondered what this odd human had planned. Aquarius then turned towards the Hydra as it prepared to attack once more.
"Why don't you shut up?" Aquarius asked as her urn filled with water. "You're annoying me!"
She gave shout as she shot the water she collected back out towards the Hydra. It shot it away from the boat, which had Lucy sighing in relief. Now it was time to set their trap. Aquarius dove into the water out of sight while swimming towards the Hydra as it was trying to gain its bearings. She used her urn again to suck in water but being under like this created a pull in the tides that started up a vortex. Water pulled away from the Hydra to force it to the sea bottom as the water spun around it. Up above, Vivi grinned because this put the Hydra in the perfect hitting position.
"Aquarius, I hope you're out of the way." Vivi said then placed her violin under her chin. "Melody of Raiden."
She started playing this drawn out tune with her violin screeching as she raked her bow across the strings. Down below Lucy shuddered as the dark, violent tune reached her ears as it started to pick up. She then gasped looking up at the sky as the lightning seemed to collect above the Hydra. A large ball of lightning collected while sparking in protest of being contained. Then it shot down in one blinding bolt to hit the Hydra. The sea beast roared in pain as its flesh was burned and charred by the lightning coursing through its body.
Aquarius watched from the safety behind the vortex with slightly wide eyes. So, this had been what the human had been planning. After the lightning died away, the Hydra was left in a burning mass of flesh on the sea floor. As it started to crumble away, Lucy and the others on the ship watched in awe. Indy then looked up at Vivi, who had put away her violin, as she used a rope to swing down onto the deck. As she landed, the men on the crew cheered for hers and Lucy's triumph over the Hydra, which had Lucy blushing in embarrassment.
"Wasn't that fun?" Vivi asked Lucy with a big grin on her face.
"I guess it kind of was." Lucy said with a laugh.
She then stiffened when feeling murderous intent behind her. She turned her head seeing Aquarius floating there with a frown on her face.
"Now, I'm out of here." Aquarius said. "And don't call me for a while!"
"Yes, ma'am!" Lucy squeaked while giving a salute.
Aquarius resisted the urge to roll her eyes at her master before turning to Vivi who chuckled.
"Thanks for the help." Vivi said.
Aquarius narrowed her eyes at the girl because there was something familiar about her. However, Aquarius soon just huffed while turning away as she disappeared. Vivi then let out a laugh as she looked forward.
"Smooth sailing from hear on out, Lulu." Vivi said pointing forward as the clouds cleared completely. "And look that at."
Lucy blinked looking forward seeing the archipelago was finally starting to come into sight. As one man called out land-ho, others gave a cheer.
"… Kea…" Lucy murmured.