The Tale of Sneaky Sam
(Hello fellow Fanfic users and Pirate101 players! Welcome to another Pirate101 Fanfic Story; I'm well aware that the Musketeer Story is on hold, but don't worry, I haven't given it up for you guys. Anyway, the title will focus on the Swashbuckler character, Sneaky Sam, and his adventure through the Spiral. Naturally, it's also like the Musketeer story: Adventure, Romance, Friendship. Hope you guys enjoy the story and a big thanks for Uchihacat for requesting the story. If there's anything story you'd like me to do in the future, you're more than welcome to request it.)
Chapter 1: Escaping the Erebus
A young male pirate, aged around 14-16 years old, is lying miserably on the bench in a cell on the Armada prison ship named The Erebus; he was arrested by the Armada for duelling them in the eyes of the public. Although they were more or less the pressing authority, he was actually defending a girl about his age by a badgering Marine on suspicion of being a Pirate.
Although being a Pirate leads many people to believe they're malevolent, there are some who are actually defending innocent people. He then closed his eyes and thought on the events on his arrest…
(Flashback, 4 hours ago)
He was walking along the streets of Marleybone, taking a break from fencing; it was about 9 in the morning, when he heard a commotion in the Town Square. He then made a rush to the Square, with Dogs, Cats, Rats and Frogs from various Social Classes drawn to the commotion.
When he arrived at the Square, he saw a Marine badgering a girl about his age: She had long, vibrant pink hair, has a yellow lotus flower perched on her right ear, wore a teal blue shirt and a brown skirt, wore stockings and white ankle socks under shiny black heels. The girl, who was shopping for flowers, exclaimed "I'm telling you, I'm NOT a pirate! I don't even know anyone who's a pirate!" The Marine then said in a monotonous tone, like most Clockworks "You do not fool me; you have been under the suspicion of Piracy. By the Orders of Spymaster Deacon, I've been authorised to take you in. Come with me or you be forcibly taken."
The Girl looked at the Marine in fear, when the Young Swashbuckler said out loud "I don't think so, Gearhead!" The Marine and the girl turned their heads to the young Swashbuckler: He had short black hair, wore a black vest over a white t-shirt, brown pants, brown shoes and wielded a shock pistol in his left hand and a steel sword on his right. He leered at the Marine with his brown eyes, gripping his weapons for a fight; The girl is relieved that the Young Swashbuckler had intervened, when the Marine exclaimed "Do you dare intervene with the Armada? If so, then you're under arrest!"
The Marine then raised his Halberd, then the Young Swashbuckler parried the swing and slashed his knees, sending the Marine kneeling from damage. The Young Swashbuckler then heard more Armada Troops arriving, so he instructed the girl to leave the Square; she then complied without a second thought and left the Town Square just as a large group of Snipers and Marksmen arrived and aimed their spark rifles at the Young Swashbuckler.
Seeing that he is outnumbered, he calmly placed his weapons on the ground and puts his hands behind his head and knelt down. When he looked up, he witnessed a unique-looking Armada model emerging from behind the Armada Troops; He then looked down at the Young Swashbuckler and said out loud "Take this Pirate to the Erebus…"
(Flashback Ends)
The Young Swashbuckler then opened his eyes lazily and thought to himself "Well… 'A Pirate's Life' isn't really long, I suppose… *sighs* If only I can escape this ship—" His answer came when The Erebus suddenly shook violently from cannon fire. He then abruptly heard the door upwards blown up by explosive, likely a small quantity of dynamite, when he heard an elderly voice say to another accomplice "Search over there, monkey!" The Monkey accomplice then retorted "I AM on it!" The Young Swashbuckler then thought "Monkey? Must be a Monquistan…"
A few moments later, a burly, white bearded pirate with a Monquistan Privateer came upon his cell and the Monquistan then inquired "Is this the prisoner we're looking for?"
The burly pirate rubbed his chin and replied "Hard to say… You're standing on me blind side, matey! Are ye a boy or a girl?" The Young Swashbuckler then shook his head with a slight grin and replied "I'm 100% sure I'm a boy, sir."
The burly pirate then felt embarrassed and said apologetically "Ah, I'm so sorry lad. I have some hindsight issues at times… Anyway, what is your name?" The Young Swashbuckler then replied, feeling more secure "My name… It's Sam. But everyone calls me Sneaky Sam."
The Monquistan then nudged the burly pirate's leg with his elbow and said "I told you, he's the one! *turns to Sneaky Sam* Pleased to meet you, Pirate! I am Mr Gandry and this Pirate here is Boochbeard." Sam nodded with an enlightened smile, grateful for the rescue, when Boochbeard asked "If you are who you say you are, prove it! We know you're an orphan; this is a bit hard to answer, but how did you lose your parents?"
He's wasn't wrong; it was really hard to answer, but he told them of the fate of his parents: He was only 7 years old when it happened, but he was told that his parents were lost in a voracious storm close to the Ruined Lighthouse. Boochbeard and Mr Gandry held their hats on their chests and closed their eyes sympathetically, taking a moment of peace in respect to Sam's parents.
Boochbeard then cleared his throat and inquired "So, who took ye in, then?" Sam knew that one too well: Shortly after he heard of his parents' demise, he was taken in by one of his parents' crewmates, a Rat Swashbuckler named Milo GrayTail, to Scrimshaw. During his time in Scrimshaw, he was taught on thinking on his feet during combat, so he gave his reply to Boochbeard and Mr Gandry; the latter quoted "You must be very quick on your feet then… That's a useful trait."
Sam shrugged with a flattered grin, before Boochbeard asked "So how'd ye end up locked in this brig? What crime did the Armada took ye in for?" That was an easy question, so he explained on how he was arrested by the Armada in the first place, when Mr Gandry noted "You must be a Swashbuckler! They're really quick on their feet and are fluent with dual blades!"
Sam rubbed the back of his head in flattery, before Boochbeard tried to pry open the cell door open; however, he only opened it by 2 inches before he exclaimed "Blast! The door's jammed!" Mr Gandry noted with his hands on his waist "Well NOW what do we do?" Just like clockwork, the rear cell wall broke open from a stray cannon shot; Sam felt it was a miracle, so he rushed through the hole in order to join up with Boochbeard and Mr Gandry, when a stern voice said "You there! Please help!"
Sam noticed a Horse Barbarian from Mooshu is also locked in a cell, so he looked around and saw a lever opposite of the Cell's door. He then pulled the lever and the cell door opened; the Horse Barbarian then rushed out the cell and said "I am in your debt… I am Subodai, from Mooshu. I shall follow your lead, Captain." Subodai then honoured Sam by holding his left fist across his chest, before he followed Sam to the main deck.
When they exited the Cells, they were stopped by a familiar voice that rang "Boochbeard! Trying to steal my prize, you ruffian?" Boochbeard then replied in soft surprise "Deacon…" Mr Gandry then added "Spymaster of the Armada! I think we're in trouble…" Subodai gripped his fists in rage and said firmly "Our Jailor! You will regret that decision…" Deacon then calmly noted "I think not… the prisoner must not be allowed to escape. Take them!"
By timely response, 3 Battle Angels swooped onto the deck, holding their spark throwers; Sam knew they were in the way between him and escape, so he charged into battle with a sword and a shock pistol that Boochbeard gave him prior to leaving the cells. He took on the middle Battle Angel first and did considerable damage against her, before the Battle Angel shot a small hail of sparks towards Sam.
Despite being on target, Sam managed to dodge ALL shots with athletic skill; Sam then finished the centre Battle Angel off, when Subodai, wanting to let out his anger, joined in the battle. In his fury, he swung his blade at the left Battle Angel and damaged her significantly, prompting Boochbeard to say "Har! Your friend there is full of surprises!"
The Battle Angel who'd been taken damage from Subodai shot him with a few sparks, but due to her damaged arms, she missed him completely. Wanting to get off the Erebus quickly, Sam kneeled the intact Battle Angel forcibly and fluently went behind her before stabbing the back and shooting the exposed spot; Subodai then let out a battle cry and did 4 quick slashes before doing a strong, downward slash.
Sam then twirled his blade before he gripped it to a halt; Deacon then said, undeterred "Do you think you can stand against the might of the Armada? I think NOT!" The centre of the main deck then opened up and 5 strong looking Armada troops aimed their guns at Sam. Mr Gandry then exclaimed "What? What are those?!" Deacon then noted "Surrender! Don't make me destroy you…" Boochbeard then replied, wearing a smirk "Oh don't bother… LAD'S, FIRE!"
Boochbeard shot a flare in the air and a few moments later, the new Armada troops were destroyed by artillery fire from his ship. Deacon then remarked to Sam "Impressive… It seems we underestimated you, Pirate. You'll regret making an enemy of the Armada; enjoy your freedom, while it lasts…" Deacon then got out a hidden spark pistol and shot at the explosive barrels near Boochbeard before he teleported away.
Boochbeard managed to get up, though he was visibly ashen and a few of his hairs were burning; he then said in a weakened voice "That blast nearly did me in… Pirate, you'll have to sail us to safe harbour! Get to me ship and sail us to Skull Island!" Sam nodded in concern and helped Boochbeard onto his ship, before sailing away from The Erebus, which fell out the sky from extensive damage.
Midway to Skull Island, they were attacked by an Armada ship, though there isn't any time for broadside combat. They fled from the Armada ship after a few moments use of boost, before they docked starboard at Skull Island. Sam then helped Boochbeard to Miracle Max's in the courtyard, before being instructed to seek out his old friend, Captain Avery. Sam then nodded in understanding, before he and Subodai went inside Captain Avery's Mansion and he explained his predicament to Avery.