A gift for KG0423

A few months after Lucy was rescued by Captain Kirby, they both had a sibling bond. A captain Kirby secretly made a vow to protect her from any form of danger, even the littlest of things that brought danger he would protect her from it

But one day, on the ship on the captain's ship, he was fishing shrimp with his net. Meanwhile, Lucy just watched him

But for some reason, this fishing session was weirdly heavy, like double times the ordinary weight captain Kirby got a bit excited thinking it must have been a big juicy tuna, but when he lifted the net he saw shrimp and a HUMAN??

He was confused and surprised that someone had made it out here alive, but he looked unconscious, so captain Kirby being the nice person he is, he lifted the unconscious human, and gently put him on the dock floor Lucy seemed concerned about this human but captain Kirby gave a straight face basically saying the bastard well live

Hours later, the human woke up with the smell of cooking in the air, and it smelled delicious. He looks to where the smell is coming from and sees a mermaid and small captain near a swivel campfire grill with shrimp on skewers with the two discussing something

Captain Kirby: Ay Lucy, you want some of this shrimp?

Lucy: No, thanks, I'm not really hungry right now

Captain Kirby: You're missing out. My shrimp is the best in these seas

Rick: What the heck?

Both of them turn to Rick

Captain Kirby: It looks like our visitor is finally awake

Lucy: he looked kinda cute sleeping

Captain Kirby gave a straight, almost unpleased face

Rick rubbed the back of his head, still trying to process what had happened

Rick: Can you please explain to me where I am

Captain Kirby: Isn't it obvious, big guy? You're on a ship in the middle of the ocean

Rick: REALLY??!!

captain Kirby: Yes, sir, and I am honestly surprised that you're alive, and honestly, you're the luckiest bastard I've met since you're still breathing

Rick: Well, I appreciate that you saved me

Captain Kirby: I honestly saved you on accident, but you're welcome anyway

Lucy seemed to be shy and didn't say anything yet. Captain Kirby took note of this and poked her

Captain Kirby: Ay Lucy, you gonna introduce yourself to our visitor

Lucy: (blushed) Oh sorry hi, I'm Lucy, and yes, I am a mermaid before you ask

Rick: Well, nice to meet you, Lucy, and who's the little guy

Captain Kirby: Watch your tongue fatty. I may be small, but that doesn't mean I can kill you if I wanna

Lucy: Clam down. I'm sure he was joking

Captain Kirby: grumbles

Rick: Well, I'm sorry for insulting you on mistake, but how far am i from land

Captain Kirby: I'd say a good 8000 meters, so it will be a while until you'll see land again

Lucy: But it's OK if you wanna stay for a bit

Captain Kirby: Lucy!!

Rick: I would love that