The Spray of the Sea

Chapter 1.

Captain James Potter stood behind his wheel, sailing his ship towards the sunrise. He felt the wind on his face and smelt the aroma of the ocean. The Charlotte, his ship, was filled with his crew; his best mates included, and had white sails. However, The Charlotte was no ordinary ship. Anyone who sat it know, for what stood out most, besides it's beauty, was the large black flag with a scull and cross bones, waving proudly atop the lookout pole.

The Charlotte was a Pirate Ship.

The sea was calm, more so then usual, so James let go of the wheel and walked across his deck. His vest tied tight, showing his muscular chest. His shirt and pants were baggy, dirty, and ripped. A belt hung loosely around his waist. His sword on his left and his pistol in the front right. His boots pounding against the wood as he walked without a purpose. Some of his crew came up to mop this early morning though most were still asleep. James would send the wake up call in a minute's time.

He was enjoying peace while he could though James would not stand it for long. After all, he was a Pirate; he was usually comforted by the noise.

James walked down into the cabins and opened the door to his first mate's room.

"Sirius, wake up," James said roughly.

Sirius Black, first mate to Captain James, sprung out of bed. Though quite close to him, Sirius always ha a certain respect for James.

"Get Remus and Curly and tell them to wake everybody up, we got ourselves a ship to run."

Sirius grinned and nodded. James left and retuned on deck.

Below him, men were scattering to go to the bathroom, mop, cook, clean and most of all, get Captain Potter's breakfast ready. Fruit, rock hard bread and thing totally foul were put on plates and brought to the Captain's Quarters.

When the sun was fully up, so was Captain Potter's crew. Before going to breakfast, James gave last minute orders.

"Oy! Wheels? Steer for awhile will ya? Remus get Peter out of the hole in the floor. Daniels! You can't have a break when you didn't even start working yet. James rolled his eyes and head off to breakfast. He needed food…

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The H.M.S Scarlet was sailing for three days, in the direction of Italy. The Brother and Sister-in-law of the King of England were aboard with their daughter. James and Elizabeth Evans were going to Italy to settle the problem stirring between the two countries but on the second day, were informed of Pirates. They both told the maids to never leave their precious daughter Lily, 18, alone.

In her Cabin, the maids were putting on Lily's dress for her, over her corset. They did her make-up and put up her hair, with an expensive clip in the bun of dark red curls. He emerald eyes glance over her reflection in the mirror like they did everyday and she sighed, the maids opened the door for her and she walked out for a regular, boring day.

Being rich sucked in Lily's opinion. The dresses, the make-up, the corset's, he shoes. It disgusted her. On the outside she was happy but on the inside she was screaming for to someone to hear her.

In the dining room, she found her father looking worried.

"Father? Are you alright?" Lily asked.

He looked up and said, "What are you to do if a Pirate were to come aboard?" he said, sounding panicked.

"Excuse me?" Lily said, utterly confused.

"Pirates, Lily..." She gulped as she heard how frightened he actually was.

"I am to pack a bag and meet you here. But why do you ask?"

"They're close Lily-

"Father…"

Jack Evans pounded his fist onto the oak table "NO!" he yelled, Lily shrunk back, "Lily, really Pirates are not like the Pirates you read about in those ridiculous stories you put into your head. They will kill without a thought or a care. They are merciless and horrible creatures who are out to get gold and treasures. Lily, they will kill you if they can."

"Gents!" Roared Captain Potter. The crew of men gathered around to hear why their leader was in such a good mood. James started pacing in front of them, a handsome, reckless grin upon his face. "The King's brother in sailing our waters. My guess is not 4 miles away. (A/N: Meaning a little further) There be his ship mates, but…inside be the gold."

"When we be raidin' it?" yelled a man form the crew, a couple others grunting there agreement.

"Patience Denton." James growled. "We'll get there by nightfall. Whilst on the ship, go only for the gold. But if someone get in you're way…" He paused, looking at each of them. "Kill 'em."

The Pirates all smirked and grinned, murmuring amongst themselves. They took that as a dismal and got right back to work. Sirius, however, opted to stay behind with Remus.

"Hey James, what of the girl?" Asked Remus.

"The what?"

"Jack Evans has a daughter. Rather uptight I heard but I guess that's no surprise."

"We leave her like the rest." Stated James. "No need to take on a girl. Besides, pretty or not, Sirius wouldn't be able to contain himself. Don't give me that look. Out of the three of us you-

"Alright, okay, I get it, no Lady. But how much gold are we talkin' here?" Sirius asked eagerly.

James smirked, "More then have now all together as a total."

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Before she knew it, Lily was staring up at the crescent moon that's light glistened on the waves of the water. As she watched, she could see schools of fish swimming and found herself wanting to be free like them

Upon walking across the deck after supper, she spotted the first star. It was twinkling, as if daring her to make a wish. She leaned on the edge and closed her eyes.

I wish I could get out of here. I want to be free.

She was interrupted by a gunshot sounding close but…not on this ship. She opened her eyes and they widened at what she saw. It was-

"PIRATES!" A man yelled. He ran and rang a large bell. Most of the crew were swarming, brandishing their swords. "Lady Lily! Milady, get out of here! Hide!"

Lily did not object. She ran as fast as she could in those damned heels. She needed to find her parents. She searched every room but could not find them. Forgetting her common sense, she ran outside. She did find her parents…tied up.

"Mum? Dad?" She whispered. They were shaking their heads franticly telling her to go back. Though she was worried about her parents, she did what she was told. She ran down, down, down, and down, until she was in her room. What was she to do?

"Pirates, Lily…"

"I am to pack a bag and meet you-

She opened a bag and put in her more casual clothes and her 'get ready' purse with everything in it when it hit her. There would be no one to meet her. She was alone. She felt worried but something in her mind was telling her was had always been alone.

"Hello Milady…" said a low voice in her ear. She felt tingles all down her spine but she was frozen with fear. "You must be the young lady aboard. Originally I thought a girl, but I see my mistake, for I see a woman." He said with interest then paused, "Face me." Then man ordered. But Lily did not move; she wasn't going to take orders from anyone, she was tired of it. "I don't like to use my gun unless I'm robbing someone, or killing them but since I wish to do neither I would like you to turn around." Lily didn't move. "You are not moving." He told her as if he thought she didn't realize. He took a couple of steps back. "I am a Pirate, my dear, do you really want me angry? No, you don't. Turn around." At long last, Lily turned and gasped as she saw the handsome face of James Potter.

James was shocked to see beautiful, innocent emerald eye, staring up at him. He walked very close to her that their noses would almost touch if James were a few inches shorter. He could hear her breathing speed up at their closeness.

"It's Lily, isn't it?" he asked in a husky voice. For the first time, she spoke.

"Miss Evans…" She said firmly, Lily couldn't deny he was gorgeous…. but he was a Pirate. She figured that thought would turn her off, but on the contrary…

"Well Miss Evans, a pleasure." He bowed. He took of his hat and said, " Captain James Potter."

"So you're the Captain?" That's right Lily, go for the insults. "I thought the Captain for that Pirate Ship would be, stronger." Lily knew she couldn't have said anything more opposite because just by looking at him, she could tell he was hot-er-built.

James glared, "I would have thought someone of you're status would be prettier." James also knew that was a total lie. Someone immensely dense could see they were attracted to each other but…

They stood there, glaring at each other when he suddenly grabbed her upper arm, ripped the bag from her hand a dragged her on deck. He had formulated a plan in a matter of 30 seconds.

Once on deck, he roughly gave her to Sirius and threw her bag into the crows of his crew. James went over to Jack, and took out his sword. He slashed it skillfully and when he was done, Jack was completely untied.

"Jack Evans." Announced Remus. "Captain James Potter has a proposition for you. A deal he is certain you don't want to miss."

James went over and whispered to Remus, "That was really good."

Remus smiled proudly, "Thanks, I've been practicing."

James chuckled.

Jack stood and faced James who was now smirking.

"As I think you noticed, I have your daughter. See? Right over there." He said as if he was talking to and idiot or a baby. His crew laughed and jack snapped:

"I see her."

"No need to get snappy…I don't particularly want her but the choice is yours. I get 100,000 shillings worth in gold and you get your precious flower back. If you don't pay up, she's mine."

"No!" Lily yelled then looked at James to see if he was angry. On the contrary, he looked quite amused at her outburst. He walked over and took her from Sirius. He pulled her over to where Jack was standing. James stood behind Lily, snaked his arms around her waist and put his head to the right of hers.

"Don't want to loose something so…" he paused and pulled like up against him, Lily wasn't able to breathe with the scent of him all around, it was so intoxicating. "Beautiful, eh, Mr. Evans?"

"Let go of my daughter Potter!" Jack spat.

"Captain Potter, Evans, and I don't see why I should. No gold." James wasn't a patient one but the odd thing was, Lily's fast, uncontrollable breathing was keeping him calm.

Jack Evans knew he couldn't put it off any longer, "I-I can't…"

"Can't?"

"I don't have it. I can't pay it off."

"I see…" said James, he glance sideways at Lily to see her eyes filled with tears.

"Daddy?" she breathed in disbelief.

"I'm sorry Lily…" Jack sunk to his knees, bowing his head shamefully.

"No…no! Let go of me!" Lily yelled through her tears.

"I'm sorry, Miss Evans but you belong to me." James said with almost no sympathy. The spark in his eyes gave it away.

Lily turned and searched his hazel eyes. She saw it before he turned away.

"You may say goodbye." James said roughly, walking back to his ship without a glance behind.

Jack pulled lily into a tight hug, both of them on their knees, "I'll come back for you. I promise. I love you…"

"Times up, let's go!" Yelled a Pirate, Curly. He took hold of Lily and brought her on the ship, not giving her the chance to say goodbye to her mother. James took his pistol and shot it into the air. The ship started sailing away. Lily broke free of Curly and ran to James. She started pounding her fists in James's chest but he did not flinch once.

"How could you? You loathsome pig! I hate you!" She crumbled to the floor in exhaustion, whispering over and over, "I hate you…" crying.

James kneeled to the floor, looking into her bloodshot, but still startling emerald eyes.

"Miss Evans, it was you're father, no I, who chose this. You are part of this crew, this family whether you like it or not. I am sorry for the way you are feeling but you have to get over it. Welcome aboard The Charlotte, Lady Lily."

A/N: I hoped you like my new story...i will be updating both this and "When Hazel meets Green." So do not fear...REVIEW!