Prologue
"Sir," Tauros walked to Flint, who was leaning over a map of Skull Island, "The troops are ready for you." Flint stood up straight and turned around.
"Thank you, Tauros." The dark pirate floated through the air to a platform that Tauros' clockworks had constructed. He overlooked the large assembly of clockworks and pirates. "Clockworks, pirates, soldiers. For too long my rightful place as ruler of Skull Island has been lost to me. No more. Now is the time to strike. Because of our enemy's brother, I am now able to reclaim what is mine!" The crowd cheered for him. "Those of you that fight for me shall possess powers beyond your imaginations; you will be stronger than even Merciless Adam Silver!" Flint raised his fist. "The Spiral shall see the strength of our numbers and will know this day as the rise of the Dark Pirates and the last day of freedom." The crowd cheered louder than before. Flint lowered his arm. "But remember, Mr. Silver is mine. Prepare your ships and weapons." Flint floated back down where his elite squad was waiting for him.
"Well put, Mr. Silver," Jinx chuckled, "All you needed to make it perfect was a mask to cover half of your face and a set of white gloves. I would have gone for a Phantom look."
"Thank you for your compliment, Jinx." He turned to Kyle. "Did you secure the assets I requested?" Kyle turned to Hannah and motioned her over. Pedro joined her with three figures, donning bags on their heads, in tow. "I'd like to speak with them." Hannah, Pedro, and Kristen removed their hoods, revealing the prisoners to be Morgan, Sirena, and Brave. "I hope you enjoyed my little speech."
"You won't get away with this," Sirena protested, "Once everyone realizes how long we've been gone…"
"You see Mrs. Smith, everyone thinks you're on your honeymoon and that Brave is searching for his daughter. No one has any reason to look for you." Flint walked in front of Brave. "I hear that you're quite the sniper."
"Give me a spark thrower and I'll put one right between your eyes." Brave spat in the dark pirate's face. Recoiling, Flint wiped the liquid off.
"You've got spirit, I'll give you that." Flint drew his sword, and exact copy of Adam's sword made of a black metal. "I'm going to enjoy breaking it." Swinging his sword through the air, Flint asked, "You're right handed, correct? Tauros, take them away." Flint turned around and thought he heard some rocks fall. Not caring, Flint continued on to inspect his army.
"I've got to get back," Mary whispered to herself, "I've got to let Adam know what's coming." She raced to her ship on the far side of Dragonspyre. She removed the boarding planks and sailed away from the island.