Among the seas there was nothing more dangerous and conniving than pirates, no mere burglar or average murderer could come into comparison with them, especially the famous world renown pirate….Captain Kakuzu.
He was a tall masculine behemoth, nothing but pure muscle. His dark hair hung down like needles to his shoulders, his dark skin marred by many battle scars, but his eyes are what most people believed to drain your very soul from the odd coloring and his voice was so deep and gruff it sent chills up your spine.
Intimidating, strong, powerful, skilled, and even remarkably intelligent; which was odd to see from any pirate.
His crew, which only consisted of four men, was nothing to scoff at either; they were just as dangerous as their captain.
The first mate was Kisame, his shark-like appearance alone made him terrifying but he was as tall as the captain and built practically the same. He was the powerhouse of the crew and could take on many men despite being outnumbered. A bit laidback but could be as ferocious as a beast when need be.
Sasori was the navigator, his responsibility was crucial to the ship to ensure safe travels among the sea and keeping a constant watch on the weather. His other duty was being lookout, his keen eyesight made it very difficult for anyone to sneak upon their ship. He rarely spoke unless needed, and may be the smallest member of the crew but he was limber and agile, skilled with a sword like the other members but he had a nasty habit of dipping his blade in poison.
Zetsu, an average calm member of the crew, but his stealth wasn't matched by any man aboard the ship. He could infiltrate any destination without being noticed and slit the throats of his victims before they even saw it coming. His demeanor was odd being bipolar but he was very useful regardless.
The last member, who the women adored due to his handsome features and seductive charm but he was a seemingly psychotic man none the less. Hidan was bloodthirsty and vicious when it came to battle, slaughtering anything in his path with no restraints. His crude attitude was a nuisance, but he was devoted to his captain and a valued member.
These five men were underestimated many a time by their enemies, only for the fools to be eliminated by the pirates thus earning them a terrible reputation among the seas and not to be reckoned with.
The tremendous bounty on their heads coaxed some to their deaths, but lately, no one dared to meddle for fear of being sent to Davy Jones' Locker.
*The pirates just came back from obtaining their plunders, boarding the ship with boasts and brags as they shoved off in a hurry to begin yet another long voyage after restocking supplies.
"How much booty you think we got?" "We got a fucking shitload Zetsu! I'm ready to fucking get my share already."
Kisame cast a warning glare at the albino, "Not until the captain says so Hidan, unless you want to be keelhauled again." "Aghhh, that lousy captain of ours is such a fucking bastard sometimes. We can't fucking do anything without him being our fucking nursemaid."
Kisame punched the loud mouth in the jaw and knocked him into the mast growling, "Don't insult the captain in front of me you buffoon." Sasori came down from his post and sighed, "Like he'll ever listen."
Zetsu smirked, "Come on already, I bet he's getting impatient with us." "Right." The shark narrowed his eyes and gave a quick signal to Sasori, who noticed the uninvited guests as well before making their move.
*Kakuzu was sitting at his elegant desk in his cabin, busy with his paperwork when he heard his first mate knocking on the door. Growling he continued without looking up, "Enter."
Kisame poked his head around the door and muttered, "We have a problem captain." Said man grumbled in annoyance, "You fools can think for yourselves can't you?"
The other brute smirked, "Yes, but this matter needs your command sir. We have five stowaways." With that said the pirate put his quill pen back in its ink jar and lifted his head up, narrowing his eyes angrily, "How did stowaways come to be on my ship? I thought Sasori was keeping watch!?"
Kisame cringed a little from the captain's anger but shrugged, "He was sir, but somehow they slipped past him." The miser rubbed his temples before growling, even if he was intrigued they managed to get past the redhead, "No matter, dispose of them and throw them overboard."
"But…."
The piercing green orbs lit up in surprise at his first mate, "You're questioning my decision Kisame?"
"I mean you no disrespect captain…but we uh….are going to be at sea for a while and things do get rather dull and….these stowaways are very attractive."
The captain leaned back in his chair, impatiently tapping his finger on his desk, "One of them must strike your fancy if you're going against my orders…..but my answer remains the same."
"We can put them to work captain as cabin boys; it'll get Hidan to shut up for once since he won't have to do it." The pirate admitted that was indeed a plus and could use some more working hands on board, but almost strangled his first mate at his next words. "Even the women can be of help."
"Women?" "Yes sir, three men and two women….judging from their clothes they're nothing but pickpockets." Kakuzu hit his desk and snapped, "I have no use for any harlots on my ship Kisame! Get rid of them!"
Once again the first mate tried to persuade his captain without angering him further, "They're not that kind of wench I assure you, even I can see that, but women can cook and sew which we're not any good at. Besides, you keep saying you want some company and to have someone to talk to, here's your chance sir."
The pirate groaned and tried to control his anger, but it proved difficult. "Kisame, I highly doubt either of these two wenches are worth my time and can carry on an intelligent conversation. Does the crew feel as strongly as you keeping these stowaways?" "Yes sir."
Thinking things through he came to a conclusion, "Very well, they may stay but only if each one of them is constantly supervised." The brute grinned, "I'll go tell the crew!"
"Wait…..bring the women to me so I may speak with them individually. If I decide to keep one then you may have next choosing, then the others will just have to fight over who they want."
"Yes sir!" "Remember to tell them this as well, they're fully responsible for their prisoner and to keep them in line. You're dismissed."
"Thank you captain!"
Said man groaned and muttered, "I'm too soft with him considering he made me change my mind, but he does have a point, maybe things will liven up around here for once."
*It wasn't long before he heard a girl's voice protesting, his first mate pushing her into his cabin with an unusual wide grin before making her sit down in a vacant chair as she finally shut up seeing the captain.
He motioned for Kisame to leave before taking in her appearance. She was young, nineteen at the most but definitely shaped up….which most young women were at her age. A simple brunette with large chocolate brown eyes and a round face, merely a cute young girl in his point of view.
She dressed like a man…which most pickpockets did so that didn't surprise him.
"What's your name?" He would ask only simple and necessary things, but will try to test her intellect with some other questions regardless.
The girl snapped and he already wanted to kill her, "What's it to you!?" "Simple, it's either that unless you want to be called something offensive." "…..Fair enough…..Lexy."
He interlaced his fingers and growled, "I asked for your given birth name girl, not a silly nickname." She glared at him but lost the staring contest and muttered, "Alexandra."
"Can you cook or sew?" "Tch, like I'll fucking tell you! Let us go you….."
His patience reached its limit when in an instant he drew his sword and had it at the girl's throat, leaving her speechless as he snarled, "Kisame!"
Said man came in a hurry, "Yes captain?" "Remove this wench from my sight and do what you want with her, laundry duty will be her responsibility throughout the remainder of the voyage and she better learn to keep her mouth shut in my presence or I won't be lenient again."
Kisame nodded, but with a small smirk of relief, "Yes sir." He scooped up the teen, who actually was still shaken up from the surprise attack.
The miser rubbed his temples in exasperation before summoning the next one, which he wasn't sure whether his temper should be tested so soon but when his first mate guided her inside he arched a brow.
She sat down in the chair on her own, not even bothering to fiddle with her restraints like the other one did and she didn't utter a sound in his presence.
She was a young woman, hard to say about her age but early twenties was a good estimation. Petite yet curvy, light dark-ash blonde shoulder length hair, but what really got him was her eyes. They were the spitting image of sapphires. Dressed like a man didn't do her looks justice but she was still lovely….but looks wasn't everything.
"You're afraid of me?" "I..I'd be a fool to say I wasn't."
She's not prideful to admit she's scared.
"True. What's your name?" "Olivia." "Can you cook or sew?" "…..Yes." He narrowed his eyes and growled, "Why did you hesitant answering my question?"
She spoke softly the entire time, and he quite liked it. He didn't need a loud nuisance to deal with while he's working.
"It's obvious why I did, you're going to put me to work some way or another and that's what women do." He smirked a tad, "Very perceptive, but what if I was just curious to ask you that before killing you?"
The girl furrowed her brows, "What would be the point in that? If you wanted to kill me you already would've."
Very interesting…..she catches on quick.
Staring at her in deep thought he couldn't help but notice her looking around the room, taking note of the amount of treasure he keeps in the corner. Her interest however lay on an antique game set that was made of genuine marble.
He smirked in amusement, "Do you know what that this?" She stared at him like he asked a silly question before answering politely, "That's a chess set and before you ask, I do know how to play."
His interest in this girl grew from her statement, but still, he was suspicious. "How does a poor girl wandering the streets know how to play this game when they don't have access to one? Only the high-class fools have these in their possession."
She pouted slightly, "I've watched and learned." He nodded and summoned his first mate again, "This one stays with me Kisame, you and the rest of the crew have at it."
The girl was confused, but she would find out soon enough what her duties will be.
*The large brute came barging onto the deck announcing with a grin, "We get to keep them shipmates!"
There was chorus of cheers as Kisame explained the rules from the captain. Hidan blurted out angrily, "How come you get fucking first dibs!?"
"Because I be the first mate, and I choose this one." The teen in his arms glared up at him, for once not fighting back just because she was still trying to figure out how the captain pulled out that large sword of his so fast.
The other three crewmen turned their attention to the remaining three, trying to determine which young man they wanted most.
One had long silky black hair pulled back into a low ponytail, dark eyes, and flawless smooth fair skin. The frown lines under his eyes and vague expression showed signs of intelligence, but mostly intrigue as he silently observed them.
The other raven had similar features, but with short messy black hair and an innocent countenance…but still handsome. His tearstained dark eyes was unbelievably addicting to boot.
The last one was a blonde with long locks tied into a half ponytail and had azure eyes, his sour expression gave signs he was going to give them trouble and no doubt have an attitude, but he didn't look like a threat.
All in all, each man was very appealing; almost better looking than any woman they've seen.
"How do we fucking decide this? Fight?" Zetsu snorted, "There be no point in that. Do either of ye have one in mind?" The redhead nodded before motioning them to take a few paces away out of earshot, "Just name the one you like and we'll go from there. We may not be interested in the same one."
The albino went first, "I like the pretty-boy." Zetsu snapped, "They all be that fool!" "Fine! The one with the long black hair."
The redhead muttered, "The blonde." The bipolar man smirked, "The blubbering boy." "That was rather easy."
Kisame gave the girl in his arms a playful sharp smack to her behind once he hurled her over his shoulder, chuckling from her loud curses as he arched a brow grinning once his shipmates claimed their prisoners.
They all seemed to be fairly content and more than eager to put their captives to work….and no doubt much more in solitude.
Hidan definitely from the way he kept ogling the raven and fisting the silky locks, "We're going to have so much fucking fun me beauty."
TBC:
Nice change of pace eh? I hope you readers will like this story and don't worry; all be will be said about the superstition with women on a ship and why there so few crew members.
Also, not real good with pirate lingo so there's no going to be much of it but will try to put some in.
Reviews are always appreciated! XD