Freedom. What does that word even mean? In these days I'm not even sure it exists. Well it may for some but that's a very few some who usually end up dying before having a chance to fully experience the freedom. But freedom to me is something that is very unattainable. I am forced to live under the rule of my tyrant father Governor Edward Dawson his vile wife Anna. I will never call that despicable creature mother for she is not. My father unfortunately never divulged any information about my mother to me except for her name Amira. She died after bringing me into this world. And very soon after her death father remarried. I just hope one day for things to change. To finally taste sweet freedom. To finally just be me, Isabella Marie Dawson. I'm only eleven. Maybe things will change.

Isabella Dawson Pirate Queen

" Will she ever wake up dear? It's soon going to be time to go and I'd rather not be late. Drucilla will practically persecute me."

Anna's high pitched whine stung my ears as I sat looking out my window. It's such a beautiful view on the beach. I usually sit there for hours watching the waves crash against the sand. It's just so peaceful and relaxing to me.

" My love it is only eight let Isabella sleep for awhile." Edward replied.

Anna groaned loudly.

" But Eddie love I want to be there before Drucilla and for that to happen we're going to have to leave soon. And don't you want our Isabella to see her cousin?"

This was just like Anna. Begging and pleading so that my father would give her her way.

" Of course I do." My father nearly shouted. " Elizabeth is the perfect example for Isabella to follow. Maybe if she stuck around her cousin more she wouldn't be so...the way she is."

" A pirate obsessed trouble maker you mean?" Anna sneered.

" Exactly!" Edward agreed. " Bethany will you please go wake my daughter?"

" Yes sir."

I was furious. And there was hardly a point of it since I heard the insult so often. But I had a quick temper. " That's from your Mother" my father always said. And what exactly was wrong in finding pirates interesting. I certainly saw no reason in hating them as much as everyone else did.

A gentle rap against the door let Bethany's presence be known.

" Are you awake Miss Isabella?" Her mousy voice asked.

" Yes you may enter Beth." I responded.

" Ah watching the seas again I see young miss?" She said entering my room.

" Of course. Don't I always"

" Indeed you do miss." Beth smiled. She was always a kind shy woman. Probably the nicest person to me. " Miss, your parents request your presence downstairs."

" That woman is not a parent of mine." I snapped.

Beth's eyes widened in shock.

" My apologies miss." She murmured looking at the ground. " Might I ready you now?"

I nodded.

It is always the same boring routine everyday. Wake up, get dressed up like a porcelain doll, and partake in some stiff daily plans. My life was entirely dull normally. But sometimes there were some fun occasions like today. Today My family and my cousins family the Swans would be sailing on a ship.

The thought that I would soon be on open seas lifted my spirits. It allowed me to endure a bitter breakfast and carriage ride with the woman creature named Anna.

We arrived at the dock maybe 20 minutes before the Swans arrived just as Anna wanted. Drucilla was immediately sought out by Anna.

" Cilla!" She cried. " You are late today my friend."

" Oh." Drucilla said stiffly.

It was no secret Drucilla couldn't stand her. But then again who in their right mind would. Anna's soft beautiful features might bring you in but once she spoke it was over.

" Hello Bella." Elizabeth said giving me the biggest hug. " It's great to see you."

" It is nice to see you to cousin."

Elizabeth beamed up at me. She was younger by two years with very pale skin, freckles, and deep blond hair. We were such opposets in everything. My hair is very dark, my skin is tan, and I have bright green eyes. I am also a little wild and spontaneous while she is reserved.

I made sure that I was as close as possible to the front of the ship when we set off. Elizabeth was of course there with me.

" Shouldn't we, I don't know be back with the adults?" Elizabeth said. " We haven't any supervision."

" I think that I am enough supervision. Plus we have Mr. Gibbs over there. But if you'd like to go on back go right ahead."

" I don't!" She insisted. " I was just saying."

It was so amazing being here. It felt like home to be out on the water. And it was the closest I would ever come to freedom.

" What is that?" Elizabeth said looking down at the water from the left side.

Mr. Gibbs and I both quickly rushed to her side and saw it. Rubble floating towards us. And laying atop one of the boards was-

" It's a boy." Gibbs announced. He took of to get the others.

" What on earth?" I stated following the rubble trail back to a massive vessel far off with billowing black sails.

" Pirates." I breathed.

" No way." Elizabeth muttered.

Gibbs was back with our parents and the crew in less than a minute. They hoisted the boy on to the boat as fast as they could. The pale brown haired boy lay there coughing up water.

" Watch him you two." My Uncle ordered to me and Elizabeth.

He and the others were walking up to our ships bow.

" How about you watch him dear cousin."

With that I briskly walked off following the adults.

" We must turn around now." My father said loosing color at the sight of the ship. " NOW!"

The crew bustled off following my fathers orders.

" What's wrong dear?" Anna questioned.

" It's the Pearl." He whispered.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter! I promise the next ones are longer! XD Please review guys I'd love to hear thoughts and suggestions.