Chapter one

Meeting the two sharks

Out on the bay Rika watched the beautiful view of the ocean as the soft wind ran smoothly through her red hair. She loved the ocean, it was one of her many favorite places to think and forget about the world. 'How father would have loved this view, if he hadn't had to be stuck back at home.' she thought angrily.

"Come now miss, it's time to go home" Rika turned and saw the the captain of her fathers ship The Sea Diamond. She nodded and picked up her suitcase and climbed aboard the ship.

"Captain Charles how long will it take to take us back to England?" Rika asked as she watched the men working.

"At least 3 weeks milady but I'm more worried about pirates, they seem to be on the prowl these days, there one pirate ship that worries me the most The Black shark."

"The Black Shark?"

"Yes the Black Shark, the stories tell it appears out of thin air and attacks any ship around it, even if women and children are aboard there are no survivors miss, so that's why we should be worried." the captain said as he walked to the front of the ship.

"Well captain I know you'll get us home safe and sound." Rika said as she clutched her gold medallion necklace around her neck. She bowed and walked off to her cabin. As soon as she got there she saw her maid Emily waiting for her patiently.

"Emily will you be a darling and help me out of this can't let you breath dress?" She asked with a smile. Rika hated dresses and gowns but because of her fathers positioning public she always had to look like a lady. Emily smiled back at her and followed her mistress request.

The first week passed and the ship lumbered past nothing for miles and miles. Rika got so bored and wanted some action of some sort. Standing at the front of the ship singing softly her mothers pirate lullaby as she twists the medallion between her fingers.

A slow steady fog suddenly crept out of nowhere. The captain comes behind her startling her as she hurries to hide the medallion in her bodice again.

"Miss Nonaka I think you should return to your cabin until the fog clears away."  The captain said with a shaken voice. She nodded and headed off to her cabin.

"Sir what do you think this is?" one of the crew asked his captain.

"I'm not sure but I have a feeling its not good" He watched trying to see through the fog but with no success. The sailor nodded and remained silent to listen closely.

"Milady its time for your bath." Emily said in a soft voice.

"Alright Emily." Sighing she stood from her desk writing in her journal. Emily unbuttoned the back of her dress and helping her out of her under things. Stepping into the warm water still wearing the medallion between her breasts.

Outside her cabin Rika heard screaming and yelling. Emily went to go see what was up and later came back screaming they where attacked by a black ship. "Pirates, pirates!" she repeated over and over and fainted dead on the floor. Pirates?  Still in the tub the door flung open to see a boy/man about the age of 18. (Rika was 16)

Rika gasped sinking deeper into the water covering her breasts. He slowly walked to her blood soaking his swords blade. He was tall and very built, his white loose shirt was opened half way revealing a nice defined broad tanned chest. His leggings where black and snug to his thighs. Looking up at his face as he stood beside her tub.

 His eyes were cerulean blue and his chocolate brown hair was messed nicely. She could go for his looks which so appealed her. Sinking deeper into the water to her chin.

"Who are and what do you want?" He smiled at her saying nothing. He just slipped is hand under the water brushing her breasts as he grabs her by the wrist of her left arm and yanks her to a standing position. Horrified with fright taking one arm to cover her chest and the other to cover her secret.

He picked up the medallion lazily. "What a beautiful peace." He finally spoke, his voice was so beautiful that she was about to go weak from it.

"Please tell me what you want." Rika pleaded. "A lot of things milady one of them is you," and he leans over and lifts her onto his shoulder." And other is the medallion." He turned around and headed for the door.

Screaming and beating at his broad back "Don't take me out there, I'm not fully clothed!"

"Your skin is just enough, it's not like any of my men will care," stepping out into the fight he hollered "you two grab the maid that's fainted and the ladies luggage."

A tall black haired man nodded and entered the cabin coming out with Emily and a tall lanky man packed her things.

"Stop now! Please! This is very improper!" Rika yelled at the top of her lungs. The fighting stopped and every eyes where on her and the attractive boy/man. Blushing she covered her breasts feeling very exposed.

"Not smart Miss now they've seen you." There was laughter in his words as she glared at him.

"Let's go men!" Taking a rope he swung to The Black Shark and his men right behind.

"You won't get far Shark King!" she looked up and saw Captain Charles holding his bleeding arm, she saw many injured men on the floor. Shark King? Was that his name?

"Try and catch us. We got what we want so you can be on your way peacefully. Men to your stations were off!" they did as they where ordered and in no time they were sailing.

He carried her into a room setting her on her feet, but not releasing her as of yet. He held a wet dread lock of her red hair. Looking at him feeling frozen in her spot. She felt herself blush when his hand lay above her breast. "I'm going to enjoy myself immensely."

"What are you talking about?" finding some movement in her legs she stepped back and ran to the bed in the cabin grabbing the blanket to cover herself.

"Hmmm... just where I wanted you," He laughed "that was easy!"

Rika moved from the bed "Return me to my ship!"

"Oh were ordering are we? Well to bad for you I don't take orders but my men do from me. Now rest abit and I'll be back for you for dinner," He paused "Wild cat." And with that he left the room leaving her stunned and angry at his pet name for her. Emily entered the room right after with fear on her face. "Milady are you alright?"

"At the moment yes, now help me into something." She walked over to the mirror that was upon the wall looked at herself.

"Ma'am the master wishes you to wear this." Emily was holding a black gown with a very low cleavage and shoulder showing, it was beautiful (not to Rika) but also very showing of her.

"Why does he want me to wear that?"

"I don't know mistress." She laid it down on the bed and straightened it.

Rika sighed, she was so disappointed at herself for being a frilly little maiden in front of that Captain instead of the Ice Queen that she is, which is one of the reasons her parents gave up on finding her a husband, and the fact that she is stubborn and has a sassy mouth.

 She sat down as Emily brushed her hair and put in her usual hairstyle, a spiky ponytail. She was thinking about That Shark King and how he was handsome devil, but a devil he was and she can't risk herself by playing safe. Thinking no more of him she waited patiently for Emily to get her ready. She would play his game and would be willing at one time and then she'll be hard as a storm another.