A/N: Hello dear readers! Thank you for taking an interest in this particular fic! This written work is actually based completely off of the Roleplay I have going with a wonderful roleplayer on facebook. She is known here as pyratelass, and she can be found on Facebook as Francis PiratefromHell Bonnefoy, Her way of portraying France is simply wonderful, and this fic would be nothing without her!
Rating: MA. Story may hold mature themes, dark moments, and sexual moments.
Demon Pirate France, and Siren American. Human names are used.
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Life had become boring. After living more than a hundred human years, everything starts to just repeat itself. Hell, nothing was entertaining, and there wasn't many ships that sailed close to the Siren domain. Maybe they had become more intelligent to stay away, or perhaps ships were scarce now. The sirens had no clue. It's not as if they starved without the humans, there was many things the could feast upon, humans were just their favorite.
Day by day it was the same for them, town meetings, work, studies, and other things. Nothing ever changed for them. It was a peaceful, and calm life, there was no need to go out so far to find the ships. They would one day come this far on their own. For now, the merpeople would enjoy this quiet, slightly lazy life.
Alfred hated this life. Adopted by a royal family when he was very young, the Siren's life was practically mapped out for him. Do this, don't do that, never go away from their underwater palace alone, etc, etc. Quite frankly, the blonde was tired of it. While others were busy or focused on other things, the prince would slip away, swimming miles and miles away to search for ships. Alfred wasn't keen on hunting other fish, it didn't taste nearly as good! All he had to do was swim at least fifty miles away from his home, and he would find at least one ship in the distance. He would sink it, and eat. What did he have better to do?
Currently hidden behind a jagged rock jutting out of the sea, his bright blue eyes scanned the waters in the distance, picking up a ship in the distance. His lips twisted up in in smirk as he watched the vessel in the distance. It only took an hour of searching after he snuck out.
Diving back into the water, the young male swam towards the ship with haste, his tail swishing behind him. This time he would just break apart the ship. Hell, there was no need for a song today, maybe he could knock into the ship hard enough to make a human or two fall off. He was too hungry to use his voice. Man, the poor idiots didn't know what they were in for!
Francis was a young yet feared pirate. He was a vicious swordsman and an ill tempered man. It was rumored he was once the son of a Lord from France and killed his family to run off and become a pirate. No ship dare threaten the sea devil and his infamous black sword that could slice a man in half like it was butter.
Other than fighting what he enjoyed more was treasure hunting. His very ship was the first treasure he had found, Blackbeard's ship; the Queen Ann's Revenge. Though since acquiring this ship Francis had made some... Modifications and improvements. One of which the siren found out quickly, the entire hull of the ship was reinforced with steel. Making it impossible to penetrate down to the wood.
Evening was here and the water's seemed too quiet. "Lower the sails men!" The pirate captain ordered then went to the railing to look out to the dark water. "There's something out in the water... Get the nets and harpoons ready." He ordered in a harsh whisper, he didn't want to alert what ever was in the water that they were onto it.
A bright tail flicked out of the water, the young Siren completely unaware that already he was found out. Alfred was grinning wide, twirling in the water once as he made his way towards the ship. How easy this would be, the ship wasn't even moving!
'I'll sink the ship, hunt down at least two of the humans, and let the rest drown on their own!' The blonde thought gleefully. Swimming closer to the ship, the male stopped short, furrowing his brow. That ship didn't look like it was made of wood.
The male Siren floated near it, tense, and suspicious. Did humans make their things out of something different now? Alfred decided to swim with haste toward the ship anyway. His curiosity was still getting the best of him, and he was confidant that he would still sink this ship, no matter what!
Francis and the men all looked out to the water, watching a shimmering blue tail swim right up to their ship. Some of the crew whispered in excitement thinking it might be a mermaid. "Do any of ya know how dangerous those sea folk are? They like to sink ships!" The captain explained in a harsh whisper. "This is the exact reason Why I upgraded the ship... Get the nets ready!"
They all watched carefully, switching sides when the creature swam under the ship. Francis grabbed a harpoon and aimed, the shiny blue tail was easy to spot. He then flung the harpoon, it hitting the siren right at the end of his tail before the fin and yanked on the rope hard. The crew then tossed the fishing net and started to haul in their catch.
The male let out a high pitched wail in pain, trying frantically to release his tail from its impaled state. As he felt the pull of the net, his heart started race, panicked. Never had the humans actually injured, or caught him!
Feeling the net tug him out of the water, Alfred squirmed about, tugging at his restraints, trying to break it and escape. He could feel the blood trickle from his tail, the sharp object stabbing into him. Enraged and fearful, Alfred glare up at the ship with bright, hate filled blue eyes. He would kill them!
"Ingrates!" Alfred roared, trying again to tear apart the net. "I will kill each and every one of you!" If the crew had expected a beautiful mermaid, they would be disappointed, though beautiful, it was quite obvious that Alfred was indeed a male! "Release me at once!"
The net and siren was pulled onto deck and the men, all but Francis, was surprised. "What is this? I wanted a mermaid!" One of the men exclaimed and threw his hat down in frustration.
"You didn't think there were males? They have to reproduce somehow, idiots." Francis said and went over to the creature, tugging the net away to get a better look. He stopped seeing the tattoo under the creatures eye "He's a Siren!" The captain exclaimed and the men panicked and covered their ears, Francis took out a blade from his jacket and pressed it to the siren's throat. "Sing one note and I'll cut out yer tongue... Now tell me this, where did you come from? You scaly tails never roam too far from your home."
His tail burned in pain as it bled, the young Prince barely paying any mind to the blade at his throat. Lucky for these humans, Alfred never sang to lure his victims out anymore. No, he would much rather tear these humans apart while they were completely coherent.
" 'bout 20 miles in a direction." Alfred sarcastically sneered, hatefully glowering up at the captain. Alfred wasn't stupid, there was no way he would lead humans to his home. Well, it's not like they would survive, either. Alfred's people would tear them to shreds.
Glancing around the ship, the siren narrowed his eyes. The crew didn't seem the smartest, but the human threatening his tongue seemed to know a few things. Alfred glanced back down at his injured tail, frowning. Even if he was on this ship long enough for his legs to appear, the injuries would be around his ankles, which would make it hard to move then as well. Shit. Escape didn't seem very likely at the moment.
Francis stood up and shouted to the crew in his native language, a few rushing to grab some rope to tie the siren's arms behind his back. They then picked the creature up and carried him into the captain's cabin, the blonde Frenchman following in behind. He shooed his crew out when Alfred was set on a chair.
"Now, that must hurt pretty badly." He said stating the obvious as he went through his cabinet's and searched through them. "I can heal you in a heartbeat siren." Francis said as he grabbed a small bottle and his blade. He cut his palm and poured a drop of green liquid onto the cut, it healing almost instantly. "But if I heal you I want something in return."
The ropes dug into the prince's wrists as he attempted to struggle, never taking his bright eyes off of the captain and the bottle he held. It was still so hard for Alfred to process the fact that he was captured by these simple, human creatures. What kind of Siren was he?!
The pain that seared through his tail burned almost all through his body. It hurt to even shift in the slightest. Damn them. After seeing what the liquid could do, his hateful gaze faltered for a moment. He needed that stuff, there was no doubt about it. Where a human obtained such a potion, Alfred didn't know. But the blonde at least had enough common sense to cooperate. Hell, he had what, about 15, 20 minutes left until his tail went away? He needed his wound treated before that occurred.
"I have a name, /human/." Alfred all but spat out, struggling with the ropes once more. Objects held no real value to the young siren, the captain could name any greedy price, and Alfred would fulfill it with ease. "It depends on what you want." He smirked, blue eyes gleaming devilishly. If it weren't for the injury messing with his mind and skills, Alfred would have ripped the ropes, and this man to shreds. "I'm not usually in the business with making deals with my food." He mused finally.
"Feel free to tell me your name if you wish me to call you by it." The captain said and made his way over to the siren and stepped on his tail fin. Taking a hold of the harpoon he gave it a harsh tug to rip it out of his tail. "Siren blood is a rare potion ingredient to come by..." Francis said and grabbed an empty bottle to let the blood from the harpoon drip into.
"If you haven't noticed by now I'm not like other humans. I don't even think of myself as human..." The pirate said and looked back to Alfred. "You sirens always collect treasure, especially cursed or magical artifacts to keep them out of human hands." He explained and came back with the powerful healing potion, getting right in Alfred's face. "That is what I want, any items like that you have back where you live." He said and moved back, ready to pour the potion onto Alfred's injury. "Will you get them for me?"
A pained filled scream left the sirens pink lips while the harpoon was ripped out of his tail, causing the merman to lurch forward, hanging his head as his body now trembled in pain, watching as his own blood dripped from his injured limb.
This man was right about himself, he wasn't human by anything but blood. Only monsters and demons enjoyed torturing other creatures like this. Even Sirens were not this cruel. The thought of ever telling this pirate his name completely left his mind as Alfred thought of his options.
If he didn't help this greed ridden man locate his people's horde, Alfred was as good as dead. However, the prince tilted his head up to look at both the potion he desperately needed, and the man holding it. If this pirate went too far into their waters, their entire ship would be massacred by sirens, which sounded good to Alfred!
"Yes." Alfred whispered coarsely, closing his eyes, trying not to think of the pain. "I will help you if you heal me and at least untie me..." Opening his eyes again, Alfred gave a pained, half grin. "You have a siren's word that I will lead you to our treasure."
The Frenchman winced at the high pitched scream, it was painful from the tone and emotion from it. Torture of an innocent creature was something he hated to do, though this siren wasn't exactly innocent. But for some reason he felt drawn to him. "Good. Oh, and I must worn you: It hurts twice the initial pain to heal a wound but is over quick."
With that he poured the liquid onto the bloody wound, the potion burning painfully but working quickly to fix the skin and torn muscles, heal the broken bone and grow back the shiny scales that were lost. Francis then moved to untie the siren's hands but kept a firm hold.
"I don't wish to harm a lovely creature like yourself." He whispered in Alfred's ear. "but that doesn't mean I wont hesitate to if you try to betray me." The pirate warned then let go of his wrists. "My name is Captain Francis Bonnefoy."
Giving a slight flinch as his wound healed, Alfred was grateful for the numbed feeling he received. So much pain could cause any being to go numb. Listening to what the Captain whispered in his ear, nodding. He had no need to betray Francis. After all, a Siren's word was something to be trusted, if they agreed to help.
"Prince Alfred..." He murmured, bringing his wrists around to rub them gently. "I will not betray you, Francis, rest assured I will lead you to our caves." Alfred looked down as his tail, gingerly flipping his fin to test. Good as new. "Though your boat and you humans will most likely die there. If the sharp rocks do not break apart this strange ship, then my people will." Alfred smiled, not minding at all telling Francis the truth. It was stupid to go into a place filled with sirens! Everyone knew that, right?
Looking around the room, Alfred's eyes lit up with curiosity. So this is what it looked like in a fully functioning cabin and ship looked like. He looked back to the Captain again. Alfred may learn a lot while these pirates remained alive.
The pirate looked over the tail as Alfred tested it, moving back to his potion's cabinet to place the empty bottle back and see how many he had left. "A prince?" Francis echoed and looked back over Alfred. "I've met royal scaly tails before, a friend is the queen in another ocean, you look more like a servant. A warrior if anything..." He said wondering what Alfred did to get such a position.
"That is why you are only taking moi." He said with a grin. "Merfolk kisses can allow a human to breath underwater for a short amount of time, you sirens have that too." Francis said already a few steps ahead of Alfred. "You'll sneak me in, if anyone spots us you can just tell them I'm a snack you're saving for later. I get my treasure, you take me back here and maybe one of my crew will fall overboard." The captain explained with a grin. "I've been meaning to thin out my currant crew, if some had an accident they certainly wouldn't be missed."
The Siren scrunched his face up with the thought of having to kiss Francis, none to pleased with the idea of getting showing the Captain where their valuables were kept. In the end though, it was better than dying. Even Alfred knew the treasures weren't worth losing his life to protect. No, the more magical artifacts were kept at his adopted family's palace. Those were worth killing for, it seemed. The promise of food was also enough to sway Alfred, who was tired of other fish and creatures.
He listened to everything Francis had to say, and gave a quiet scoff. "I'm sorry I'm not as show-offy as my family," He sneered. Secretly, Alfred was pleased. The male wanted nothing more than to be a warrior instead of a boring prince. In fact, that's what he was originally born to be! Would he tell this Pirate that? Most likely not.
"So let me get this straight. You want me to take you a good twenty miles, plus more to get to our treasure caves, and then you think that, even if I can pass you off as food, they'll let me lead you off again?" Alfred shook his head, glancing down at his almost dry fin. Huh. He would get legs soon. And then need clothes, depending on how long he was stuck on this ship before they left.
"And what will you do if your time runs out while we're in the water?" Alfred smirked, seeming delighted by the thought. After all, that would be a fairly long swim!
The Frenchman went over to sit at his desk, taking out a random blade to twirl between his fingers. He listened to the siren speak and nodded. That was pretty much the plan. "Oui, I'll sail to the boarder of your people's territory and then we'll take a swim together" He said using the blade to clean under his nails.
"I cant die from drowning, but you'll kiss me again if the first one wears off." He said then looked to Alfred. "I spared your life, when we're down there you make sure nothing is to threaten mine." Francis said and stared at the other's tail, it was nearly dry. Alfred was very handsome, maybe he could have some fun.
He rose from his seat and went over to open the curtain to a window, looking out at the setting sun. "But we'll start that adventure tomorrow. Your kind has always enjoyed hunting in the moonlight..." Francis then went back over to Alfred, leaning on the desk to watch him take human form. "Ever been out of water this long before? Have to say your legs are almost as lovely as your tail."
Alfred shook his head in response, moving his left leg curiously. Alfred was always in the water, never before had he dried out enough to have legs instead of fins. Blue eyes glanced down at himself, from his lower stomach, to his feet, and everything in between. This was new. Right, humans kept their sexual parts covered up.
"Thanks..." He mumbled, looking up at Francis finally. While Alfred wanted to remain cold to this human, his curiosity was getting the better of him. Having legs like this showed him just a little bit into human anatomy. "I need clothes, right?" Asked Alfred, a curious tone to his voice.
He looked toward the now covered window, wondering how many of his kind were out in the waters looking for him by this point. Hell, Alfred was in a ton of trouble when he was finally to go home for good. But until then, the blonde wanted to put all of his questions to rest.
"Alright, I'll make sure nothing happens to you while we are travelling there and back... but I want more than just a meal." The Siren started, looking back at his legs, rotating his ankle. It felt so weird! "I would also like to know what it feels like to be human... how your bodies and minds work, and such. What you all eat, if you reproduce differently, ya know, the basic things."
The Frenchman didn't want to have Alfred covered in clothes, his body looked so nice he wished to touch all of him. Though he doubted the siren would let him do any of that. So with a nod he went into the next room, which was his bedroom, to search for some clothes.
"Oui, though I don't know if I'll have any that will fit, you're a bit smaller than me." He called back, returning shortly with trousers and a shirt. Though at what was said surprised Francis. And yet it was exactly what he wanted to hear. "Humans are very strange creatures. For instance: We don't always mate to reproduce. More than half the time we do it for the fun and excitement or sometimes for the control and possession of another's body. Sometimes with the same gender." He explained as he helped Alfred into the clothes then pulled him to his feet, holding onto the siren to keep him upright.
"As for food the ship has a limited supply and quite honestly all tastes and smells like fish." Francis commented and came up with a brilliant idea. "If you want to really know what its like to be human you should come with me. I can take you to wonderful beautiful places."
After trying to stand firm without falling, Alfred finally stood up straight, staring down at the clothes he was allowed to borrow. Though slightly large on him, Alfred honestly didn't seem to care, bringing his hand down to play with the shirt's material. Clothes were weird, he decided. Weird, but nice.
Listening to everything Francis said next, he shot his gaze back up, one eyebrow arched in a skeptical manner. "Mating for fun? Psh. Mating isn't fun." He grumbled, adjusting his weight in order to gain a better footing. "You humans really are weird." And with the same sex? Alfred saw no point in that. If the two of the same gender were in love, that was fine, but what was the point of mating if unable to reproduce? That was the whole point, right?
Finally listening to the human's offer, his eyes lighting up. Was Francis serious, or was he only saying that to get Alfred to go along with his plans to take their treasure and be on his way? He never thought about spending so much time out of the water, especially not on a ship filled with humans. "Do you really mean that?" Alfred asked carefully, keeping his eyes on the other. "I will think about it if you're serious. But if members of your crew go missing... I didn't eat them..." he mumbled.
Francis kept a hand on Alfred's shoulder to keep him steady, glad that the siren was a quick learner. "Mating is very fun and is the best feeling~ Well, once your body gets used to the initial pain." Francis said honestly and let go of the other, smiling that he was pretty steady despite the slight swaying of the ship.
"Oh, oui. I'd love to have someone like you around. I think you'd enjoy being with me, seeing human cities and trying delicious food." The pirate said with a smirk, not seeming to care at all for the crew. "Do what you want with them. I can sail this ship on my own, they're only around for when I go into battle. Expendable lives."
Alfred was rather pleased with himself, able to stand his ground while the boat even swayed. Though walking would be a different story. He looked up at Francis then, giving a shrug. Mating for fun seemed weird to him, perhaps it was just the difference in the cultures.
"I'll just take your word for the mating thing..." He mumbled, trying to take a small step, stumbling in the process, his hand shooting out to grab onto the desk in front of him. Okay, he couldn't quite walk yet. Right.
"I'll think about it, like I said." He continued after standing straight again. The promise of different places and food was exciting, and the freedom to do as he pleased with the crew was good as well. "How about this, if you can convince me that it actually will be exciting and such, I will go with you for awhile after you take what you want from my home."
The pirate frowned a bit, he'd have to do some more convincing on the mating part. He stayed behind Alfred as he took a step, ready to catch him if he fell. "Its hard to convince someone when you have to go there in person to see the truth." Francis said and took hold of the siren, leading him into his bedroom.
Francis sat him down on the bed, the rest of the room was filled with gold and treasures. He went over to a bunch of paintings leaned up against the wall, looking through them he picked one out to show to Alfred. "This is a painting of the city I came from." He said showing Alfred a painting of Paris Francis. "Its called Paris and its one of the most beautiful places."
Alfred's eyes flickered with interest, looking over the picture in slight awe. It really was a pretty place, even prettier than Alfred's own home under the sea. If Alfred was able to go to places like this, he would never want to go home to his people again! He shifted on the bed, adjusting in order to sit in a more comfortable way. Humans slept in comfort, which Alfred guessed was a little obvious. Hell, for the longest time the young male thought human's were no more than savages that think they owned the water and all lands.
"That's a very beautiful place then, by the painting..." He whispered, thoughts racing in his mind. Alfred was seriously considering it all. Could he really just leave his people like that? Of course he could, his adopted parents could just birth a biological heir of their own and carry on their bloodline. Alfred wasn't needed, really! He finally tore his eyes away from the painting, looking up at the captain, feeling slightly suspicious. "What would you be getting out of this if I traveled with you?" He questioned, leaning back on his hands. "After all, everything has a price..."
The Siren wasn't a fool, even newborns knew that nothing in the world was truly free. Eventually, there was a price to pay for everything. This offer was no different. While it was too good to be true for the blonde, he didn't want to just jump to the offer with a yes, until he saw what the Captain would be getting out of it.
Francis stayed silent while the other admired his painting. He could tell Alfred was very tempted, to go off and explore new places and try different things. To know what it was like to be human. Never had he got the opportunity for this, to have a siren on his side. It would be an advantage that could let him rule the seas.
At the question he smirked. "If you promise to stay I'll take the best care of you. You'll get the best clothes, eat the best food, I'll take you where ever you want..." He started off. "If you're going to stay on this ship you'll have to pull your own weight and work, not much but help when I give an order. Most importantly I want you to promise to stay with me and only me." The captain explained and lightly grasped Alfred's jaw. "As you sirens say, you'll be my mate for life."
"I can promise most of those things... but I am not a woman and cannot get pregnant. There'd be no point in being mates for life." He spoke his opinion, crossing his arms. Alfred was still skeptical on the mating for fun concept, but that's not what Francis meant, right?
The young Siren finally pulled away from the male's light grip, thinking the offer through. He would learn so much, and to be honest, he always wanted a human mate. He was hoping for a woman, but Alfred decided that the gender didn't matter. Especially if Francis was really keen on the whole 'mating for fun or possession' thing.
"Fine, Francis." Alfred grinned, finally giving a nod. The mate thing aside, this was his chance to see the world! At least until he lived out Francis. "I promise to stay for as long as you live."
"I don't like woman and I'd be an awful parent anyway." Francis said with a shrug and waited for Alfred's answer. What he heard brought a wide smile to his lips. Hook, line and sinker he had this siren caught. "Wonderful mon Cherie." Francis said and stole a kiss from the siren, licking his lips afterwards. He tasted of fish but also sweet in a way.
"Until I die? Then you'll never leave me..." Francis said and ran his fingers through the other's hair. "I'm immortal, amour." He whispered before heading out. "Make yourself comfortable Alfred, I'll get us something decent to eat." The pirate said and left the cabin, closing the door behind him.
Alfred was stunned, blinking a few times with surprise. Francis stole a kiss, but that's not what bothered him. The captain tasted nice, it was the first time Alfred had kissed a human. Or rather, it was Alfred's first kiss.
"He's immortal?" Alfred murmured, puffing out his cheeks. He's definitely not the same as other humans. The siren let out a sigh, falling back onto the bed with a 'flop', laying on his back feeling the boat rock gently. It was so strange, being out of the water, yet still totally surrounded by it.
He closed his bright eyes, letting a sigh leave his lips. Alfred was so selfish, wasn't he? He was going to lead Francis to steal from his kind, and then leave to never return. Was that cruel of him? "Not that it matters. Geh..." The prince yawned. "Too hungry to care."