Redemption 2: Return of the Pirate

Sequel to Redemption

Two weeks after Night 5

Blake Belladonna entered the pizzeria, having been away for the past couple weeks to recuperate after everything that had happened that night, smiling at the others before hearing a screech and ending up on her back. She out a sigh at the laughter from everyone as she gazed into the gold eyes of Foxy, grinning. "I-I've...missed you too Foxy," she groaned, watching him get up and lift her onto her feet before glancing at the group. Erin, Hayley and the twins had elected to stay on and work at the pizzeria, though Lenny was currently sitting at a table working on something, waving at her without looking up before going back to whatever he was doing. The redhead stared around her in awe. "You guys really redid the place," she said. "It looks amazing!"

Hayley brought over the fabric that had been ordered, the fox standing still as the two best friends removed the sash and went to work, using a colored thread that would blend into the cloth. He grinned as they finished after a while, walking over to one of the mirrors and looking at himself. "I be like new..." he said in awe, watching Blake come over and tie the sash loosely around his waist, kissing his metal cheek. "You deserved this Foxy..." she said, blushing faintly. "So-what's next for us?"

Foxy looked at her before taking her hand, leading her back towards her old office and the new door in the wall, letting go and grabbing the key from the desk. "Here lass-go see."

The redhead stared before taking the key and unlocking the door, stepping into the apartment that had been added on and staring with wide eyes before turning, the others having come over. "Ok guys," she said. "What is this?"

Bonnie grinned as he moved in. "This was my idea-so you'd be close to us." He moved his foot in a pattern on the floor nervously. "Do you like it Blake?"

His reply came as he felt arms around him, Blake hugging him as tears fell. "You guys..." she said, looking up at him and the others. "This is amazing. My lease is ending in a few days as well-was wondering if I should renew it. You've saved me having to make that choice."

She let go of the rabbit and explored her new home, entering the bedroom and noticing the nautical theme, chuckling. "I can just see Foxy's influence in here." She said, running her hands over the wooden plank walls and smiling to herself. "I'll have to see if I still have that old set of bedclothes." Blake took out her phone, calling her landlord and letting him know she would be moving out before ending the call, turning to look at the others. "Ok guys-I need you in your human forms. I need to go rent a..." she spotted something out the window and shook her head. "And once again Mr. Wilson is ahead of me." The redhead watched her friends shift forms before heading outside, and to her apartment-spending the next several hours moving.

~Time-skippity-do-dah~

With everyone helping, the move only took about 4 hours and Blake was currently smoothing the quilt over her bed, running her hand over the design of a blue shell that was the main feature of it and feeling a pair of arms wrap around her waist. "Hello Foxy," she said quietly, turning to him and smiling as he looked around the room at some of the photos before letting go and glancing in the closet. "Ye make no debate about t' colors that are ye favorite lass." He gently fingered a forest gown with gold trim. "What this dress be for?"

"It's the one I usually wear to the Renaissance Faires actually." She came over, smiling at him. "Though they're doing more of a nautical theme this year actually, so I was thinking...that is, if you wanted to..."

The redhead broke off, the pirate grinning at her brightly. "If ye be askin' me t' go with ye lass, I would be honored." He watched her grin back, knowing she was thinking of what he could wear before she shrugged. "I'll just make something Foxy-you'll be the best-looking swashbuckler there!"

Foxy lifted her up, swinging her around a little before holding her close, realizing just how much her presence made what had been an empty apartment a day ago into a home. "I be glad ye like the design I chose." He said. "Chica and the girls did the bathroom and kitchen and Puppet, Goldie, Freddy, Lenny and Mr. Wilson did the living room."

"Um...what was Bonnie doing then?"

"The closets."

Blake groaned, leaning against him. "What is it with that guy and closets?" she muttered, moving away from him and heading into the small kitchenette, looking in her fridge for a moment. "I'm not going to always be mooching of the pizzeria you know right?" she said over her shoulder as she shut the door after standing up, noticing the pirate eyeing her and grinning slyly before facepalming. "Foxy-I'm warning you...no jokes about my rear end-it didn't go over so well last time, remember?"

The grin dropped as he came over, touching her back. "I can't admire the treasure I found?" he asked, giving her a mock-sad look as she growled playfully, watching him run out of the apartment. "Ok..." the redhead said. "Really must work on how a playful growl sounds."

She came out of her apartment and into the kitchen, watching Chica take something out of the oven." Hey Blake!" she chirped. "Hayley taught me how to make your favorite dish!"

Blake came over, grinning with delight. "Macaroni and Cheese..." she breathed, grabbing plates and silverware before going out and setting one of the smaller tables, watching all her friends come and sit down as the blonde-haired girl came over, giving everyone some of the food. The redhead sat next to her love, leaning against him as she ate, feeling beyond happy to be around them.

Foxy's P.O.V.

He had been freaked out at the growl, Hayley explaining that his love most likely wasn't mad at him and was being playful-knowledge he was grateful for. There was just something about when the small woman got angry that scared the seawater out of him: her power taking on a very ominous tint that just screamed 'run for your life'. Now, Foxy looked down at her as she ate before trying what was on his plate and smiling. 'Prob'ly for the best that it only be the lass that can do that,' he thought, enjoying the meal. 'Though I love her just the same in all her moods.'

Blake's P.O.V.

She finished her plate, sipping her water before yawning as the pirate gently lifted her up, excusing himself and carrying her bridal style into her new home, setting her in a chair and managing to get her shoes and socks off before opening the bed and moving her to it. He gently tucked her in, seeing her shuddering and feeling her mood before walking over to the other side of the bed and climbing in next to her, gently pulling her against his chest after shifting forms and closing his eyes, finding himself falling into sleep with her.

Freddy's P.O.V.

He looked up after about 10 minutes before getting to his feet and heading into the apartment, blinking as he looked into the bedroom and covered his mouth, staring in shock for a moment before gently closing the door to the bedroom and leaving. He quietly closed the door to the apartment and walked quickly to the others, his eyes wide as the others glances up, Chica blinking at him. "Freddy?" she asked. "What's wrong-you look..."

"Keep it down," Freddy said. "They're asleep right now."

Hayley stopped and stared, her fork half-way to her lips. "Foxy...in bed with Blake?" she looked at the brown-haired male. "Is this what you are saying?"

The reply was a nod as he looked at her nervously, the girl exhaling slowly as she finished her meal. "I think we should let them be guys-Blake's in a new place and probably nervous about that fact."

"You're...all right with them being in bed together?" Goldie asked, raising an eyebrow.

"She is an adult Goldie-and I know Foxy isn't going to hurt her. There might be a bit of screaming in the morning when she wakes however." The black-haired girl collected the empty plates and silverware, taking them into the kitchen as Erin and the twins shook their heads. "We're going to head out you guys-catch ya later."

Chica waved at them as they left before heading into the kitchen as well, helping Hayley and gossiping with her. Puppet leaned back in his chair, watching the others. "It's a great feeling to have her back." He said quietly, Bonnie grinning. "I know-we all missed her, but Foxy took it really hard. The power she was putting out however, that had to tire her."

"You have no idea Bonnie." Hayley said as she came out with a bottle of cleanser and a cloth, cleaning the table. "I'm just amazed she's back up already-we were expecting one more week of her being out to be honest." She glanced toward the apartment, trying to get a read on her best friend's energy. "She's still low-she had to have pushed herself to come today."

Puppet thought for a few moments before shaking his head. "Is it possible her energy will come back quicker here?" he asked curiously, wondering if their bond would help her.

"It's entirely possible." Was the reply. "It really depends but her being around you guys will help, as will her being with Foxy-he just better be a perfect gentleman."

The black-haired girl got up, heading into the side room with a cot where she had been staying and falling asleep for the night, the others chatting.

~Timeskip to morning~

Blake yawned, feeling something holding her and looking down at the arm holding her, staring at the hook before slowly looking over her shoulder, a pair of yellow eyes glowing in the darkness as she let out a scream, a low chuckle vibrating her body. "Easy lass." Foxy said, watching her calm down and snuggle against his furry body. She smiled, relaxing. "You're so warm love." She said. "Were you here all night?"

"Ye be shudderin' when I laid ye in bed." He explained. "So I stayed t' keep ye calm."

"New place-I was like that when I got the old apartment too. I need to get the feel of the place-sometimes the energy there is..."

The fox rubbed her back with his hand, letting out a low rumble to soothe her. "It be pleasant t' wake beside ye this morning." He offered, watching her grin at him. "Ye weren't expectin' it be all."

"You're probably the reason I slept so well Foxy-haven't had a good night sleep in a long time. Could have been my landlord's energy however-he was a nice guy and all, but his energy was...weird."

Foxy let out a louder growl. "If he hurt you Blake..." he began, watching her turn in his arms to look at him. "He didn't love." She cooed. "Our energies just clashed with one another sometimes-then there was that weird time I found my apartment unlocked and..." her green eyes widened, thinking back on several strange instances. "Oh by the spirits...he had to have been aware of what I was-don't tell me he was trying to..."

Blake felt his embrace tighten gently as he nuzzled her hair. "He comes here Blake, we won't let him hurt ye." He gently tilted her head so she was looking at him. "Ye know a pirate always protects his treasure-be it a lady or gold and jewels. Ye are mine t' protect-mine and the crew's."

"I hope Diane comes in-something's nagging in the back of my mind-I need to speak with the sorceress and the elder can guide me in doing so."

"Someone from the past?" he asked, before letting go of her and grabbing his head, wincing as his 'mind' was assaulted with confusing images and letting out a groan, the redhead pulling him close and calming him, "Easy Foxy...what happened?"

"N-not sure...flashes of memory methinks."

Blake climbed out of bed, going over and finding some old clothes. "That's it." She said. "I'm not waiting for Diane to come-we're going over to the shop now." She set the clothes on the bed for him before grabbing some for herself. "Shift to your human form and put those on-I would like you to come with."

She moved off, Foxy blinking as he shifted and changed into them, looking down at himself as she came back after a few minutes with a brush and tended to his hair a little, noticing that his hook was gone and watching him shrug at her questioning look. "Just never had a reason t' hide it lass-until ye came along, that is." He reached up, slipping off the eyepatch and setting it down before looking at himself with her in the mirror, seeing her smile. "Like I be a whole other person lass..."

The redhead kissed his cheek. "You're still you Fox," she replied, watching him smile at the nickname before taking her hand and leaving the apartment with her, Hayley glancing up. "Wow..." she said, smirking. "I felt the energy earlier-give Diane my best."

The couple grinned, heading outside and walking the 3 blocks to the bookshop and going inside. Blake grinned as she watched her love stare around her, letting go of her hand and walking over to a framed map on the wall, eyeing it appraisingly. "Beautifully detailed," he breathed, hearing chuckling. "Well you two are up early." A voice said, Diane coming over while sipping her coffee. "Why does Foxy seem troubled?"

The pirate came over, bowing slightly. "I be seeing fragments of memory-but they not be mine. The lass, however, wishes t' try and speak t' the sorceress, if that be even possible."

The older woman set her coffee cup down, listening to her student explain what was on her mind before moving off, looking through her books. "This does indeed sound familiar Blake." She called over her shoulder as she found an old written journal about pirates and brought it over, carefully turning the yellowed pages. Foxy moved off, looking at some of the stuff in cases while rubbing the locket he always wore since it had been given to him, spotting a model ship on a shelf and gazing at it. "That be lookin' mighty familiar." He said, finding himself lost in thought before hearing a voice. 'It is a model of my ship,' it said, the pirate looking around before glancing at the locket he was rubbing and feeling someone nod. 'Ye be understandin' now-when I died, my soul got trapped within-finding its way back to Lyu.'

'Lyu...as in the sorceress?'

'Aye-Blake is her reincarnation-she was reborn in that form.'

Foxy walked over to the others, watching his love look at him, the girl sensing the other person. "Made a new friend I take it?" she asked, watching him nod nervously as Diane cackled. "The lad's tapped into the soul within the locket." She explained, looking at him. "It's all right Foxy-it's going to be a learning experience for you both."

Blake touched the pendant, blinking as she saw a woman that looked like her wearing seafoam green in her mind's eye and relaxed herself, slipping into a trance. 'Finally we meet, Blake Belladonna.' The woman said, smiling warmly. 'I am Lyu the Sorceress-the one who fell in love with the pirate Faron the Fox-you know him now as Foxy.'

'So Foxy was seeing some of Faron's memories...tell me-was there a pirate that lived back then that may have been an enemy?'

'Yes-Swanton the Cold-Hearted...and the one who killed my beloved. He took the locket and opened it, summoning me, but died in the storm I conjured. I took Faron's body back to my home and buried him there. Swanton has been reincarnated and will be actively searching for us-tell this to the others.'

Foxy's P.O.V.

He had caught his love as she had collapsed after going into a trance, lifting her up and taking her back into a room, laying her on the couch and looking at the other woman. "It's all right Foxy-I think the sorceress finally wanted to speak to her."

"Lyu," he said softly. "Her name be Lyu." He sat down, resting Blake's head in his lap and petting her gently. "Tell me, what was the lass like when she was young?"

Diane smiled, sitting in the chair and looking at him. "Adventurous and kind." Was the reply. "She loved to help others-including animals. I remember one time she, Hayley and I were in the forest gathering herbs when Blake looked up and ran off. When we found her, she had used some of the herbs in her basket to help this white wolf that was known to the local tribe as sacred-she had been shot by an arrow. Keep in mind the girls were about 9 at the time-but Blake just...she assessed the situation and was able to remove the arrow, then crushed the herbs into a paste and put them on the wound, wrapping it with cloth from her top. The locals came upon us and were angry until the wolf got to its feet and howled before looking at Blake, nosing her gently." The old woman chuckled. "The tribe see us as Spirit-Kin; honorary members that are of high rank. Turns out it was a hunter that had been in the area and fired-he came forward and confessed when he saw the two of them."

There was a groan as Blake opened her eyes, looking up at them.

Blake's P.O.V.

The discussion with Lyu was enlightening but she had to wake up, opening her green eyes and looking at her love. "I have your friend's name," She said, blushing. "His name was Faron the Fox-and he was killed by Swanton the Cold-Hearted. The fool used the locket to summon her only to be slain in the storm she conjured."

Diane stared at this information before looking up the names and nodding. "Faron was a fair man-good to his crew and those he came across-he usually let them go instead of killing them-sounds like Lyu's influence here as he always had an aura of mystery around him and there was always wind for him to get away. Swanton, however..." there was turning of pages. "He was one of the worst out there-and an eternal enemy of Faron. He coveted power and most likely learned about Lyu-wanting her for himself."

A growl reverberated around the room, the pirate holding the girl close to him. "This morning, she be telling me about her landlord and how their energy would clash-she mentioned some instance that happened as well."

The older woman thought for a bit. "It's possible that he knew of her energy, but of Blake being Lyu...I'm not sure on that. Why don't you two head back and I'll do some digging."

Foxy got up, helping Blake to her feet and smiling. "Thank ye Diane," he said politely. "However, since the Pizzeria still be closed for the work bein' done, do ye mind if we browse? Maybe bein' here be triggering something."

Diane grinned before leading them out of the back and into a side room. "You could call this my 'Pirate's Cove' Foxy-be welcome here."

The room was lined with bookcases filled old leather volumes, along with shelves full of maps, models and other objects that made the pirate's eyes light up. The redhead grinned as he moved off, delicately lifting up an old telescope and looking at it. "You are aware we'll probably never get him out of here, right Elder?" She quipped, watching her love look at her with a grin before setting the telescope carefully back on the rack that had held it. "So much be here-echoes of lives long ago." His voice was full of wonder as he peered at the old volumes, his eyes locking onto a deep brown one with gold trim as he lifted it down. "Blake, come see-I think answers might be found within."

The old woman smiled knowingly. "That because that was the logbook of Faron himself-where he recorded everything."

Blake went over and gently took the book, setting it on a table and opening it, the pair reading as Diane moved off to fully open her shop for the day and leaving the pair to do some research, hearing them off and on discussing various entries.

~Timeskip to evening~

Diane was surprised when Goldie appeared in front of the desk in his human form, startling her slightly before smiling. "Come to pick them up I take it?" She asked.

The blonde chuckled. "The others were getting worried, so I figured I would come and see what was taking so long."

"They've been reading old logbooks kept by pirates all day." She got up, leading the way back to the room. Blake was dozing in a chair, Foxy glancing up at them. "Hello Goldie," he said, finishing up the last entry before carefully putting the logbook back in its spot. Goldie stared around the room, chuckling. "I can see why you'd like it here Foxy." He replied, glancing at the sleeping form. "The lass fell asleep a bit ago-I moved her there so she'd be comfortable." Came the explanation as the red-haired male came over.

"It's amazing to see how much you care for Blake-she's good for you."

"We've been through so much Goldie-we be deserving some happiness, don't ye think?" The pirate gently lifted his love up, cradling her and carrying her out of the room before the blonde took hold of him. "I will get them home safely, Ms. Diane." He said as they vanished from sight, the woman shaking her head.

The trio reappeared in the main room, Blake stirring slightly before opening her eyes. "Wha...how?" she asked sleepily, Goldie smiling at her. "I can teleport others Blake," he explained. "It's just rare when I do. Plus, it was safer than having Foxy walking several blocks while carrying you."

She nodded, Foxy gently lowering her to her feet. "That place be amazing Blake," he said, nuzzling her gently.

"So..." Hayley said, coming over with a soda and handing it to her. "You two going to be sleeping together again tonight?"

Blake spat out the soda in mouth, coughing before staring around them and noticing Freddy looking sheepish. "Oh by the spirits," she muttered. "New place and I was nervous!"

"Riiight," the brown-furred bear shot back, shifting to his human state and smiling. "Seriously Blake-we're not going to judge you. You two actually made a really cute couple to be honest."

The redhead's face turned the same color as her hair as she moved off to her apartment and went inside, the pirate grinning. "I could say something to get her t' come back out..." he said, Goldie smacking the back of his head. "Not a good idea Foxy," he grumbled. "And you know it. We honestly don't need her shifting to her animatronic form and going off in a rage."
Chica shook her head. "What a screwball." She said to the black-haired girl and watching her nod as Foxy slipped off to the apartment, Bonnie chuckling. "Wonder if it's normal for two people in love to annoy the crap out of each other."

"It happens sometimes Bonnie," Hayley said. "Trust me on that."

(A.N.: And here is the first chapter of Return of the Pirate-something that was kinda bopping around in my head and was originally going to be Part Six of Redemption, but I felt it would be best as a sequel. Trust me, Blake's adventures are nowhere near over yet!)